Woman dies following collision on busy road in Northumberland
At about 9.29am, the force received a report of a collision on the A189 southbound, prior to the junction for the B1326.
It is believed that two vehicles – a silver Skoda and a black Kia – were involved in the collision as they attempted to avoid a third vehicle, a grey Vauxhall, which is thought to have broken down in one lane.
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No-one else was seriously injured. One driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries and another driver was treated by paramedics at the scene.
Inquiries into the incident are on-going and anyone with information, or anyone who may have dashcam footage, is asked to get in touch to assist officers with their investigation.
Call Northumbria Police on 101 – quoting reference 0203 of 30/04/18 – or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.