Woman, 84, dies after crash on main road in East Yorkshire village

An 84-year-old woman has died after a crash on a major road in East Yorkshire.

Humberside Police said the woman, who was a passenger in a Ford Fiesta travelling down Roman Road (A166) in Stamford Bridge when she was involved in a crash with a white Mercedes, died at the scene yesterday (Wednesday, April 22).

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A force spokesperson said: "It is reported at around 2.30pm, a Ford Fiesta was travelling down the A166 and, for reasons that are still unknown, has driven into the opposing carriageway and collided with a white Mercedes van near the junction with Dolegate."

The crash happened close to the A166 junction with Dolegate (Image: Google Maps)

They added: "Emergency services attended and the road was closed to allow them to work safely.

"The driver of the Ford Fiesta, an 81-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances around the collision, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to please contact 101 quoting log 280 of 22 April."

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