A WOMAN in her 40's has died and another person is in hospital in a life-threatening condition following a road traffic collision near Ilminster last Wednesday (July 15).

The incident happened at around 8.15pm on the A303 Ilminster bypass. 

A Suzuki Jimny travelling westbound was in collision with a Nissan Qashqai travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the Qashqai – a woman in her 40’s – suffered serious injuries and died following the incident.

The driver of the other vehicle remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Two passengers whon were in the Qashqai and also taken to hospital, are stable.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident who may have information that can help their enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force’s Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting log 1028 on 15/07.