Woman killed in Horden two-vehicle crash
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The two cars crashed on the A1086 Thorpe Road in Horden on Saturday
A woman has been killed in a crash between two cars.
The woman in her 60s was driving a blue Ford Focus at about 16:00 GMT on Saturday on the A1086 Thorpe Road in Horden when she was in collision with a red Mercedes C220 travelling in the opposite direction.
Durham Police said she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
A force spokeswoman said the road was closed for about eight hours while collision investigators worked at the scene.
She said officers are keen to trace the driver of a black coloured Vauxhall-type van which, although not involved in the collision, is believed to be a key witness.
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