Driver dies in two-car crash

The A37 was closed following the crash

A woman has died in a two-car crash in Dorset.

A black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107 collided on the A37 near Maiden Newton, north of Dorchester, at 17:30 BST on Wednesday.

The driver of the Peugeot, a 49-year-old woman from Weymouth, died at the scene.

The road was closed to allow emergency services to respond and for investigation work.

The woman's next of kin has been informed.

Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.

Police Sergeant Mike Burt, of the serious collision investigation team, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who sadly died in this collision."