Witness appeal after fatal two-car collision near Castle Cary
The incident happened last night on the A371
Last updated 20th Mar 2023
A woman has died and two people are in hospital following a two-car collision in Castle Cary last night.
Avon and Somerset Police say a witness appeal has now been launched following the incident on the A371 at just after 8pm on Sunday (March 18).
A black Peugeot 207 and a grey Hyundai i30 travelling in opposite directions were involved in the collision.
A woman in the Peugeot died following 'the best efforts of members of the public and emergency services' during the incident - her next of kin have been told, and are being supported by a specialist family liaison officer.
A man, also from the Peugeot, and a woman driving the Hyundai were both airlifted to hospital where they remain.
The woman's injuries are described as potentially life-changing, while the man's are said to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
Their families have also been told.
The road was closed until 5am on Monday 20 March while collision investigators examined the scene and the vehicles were recovered.
A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of prior police contact with the woman who died.
You can get in touch with the police here, or call 101 with the reference 5223064401 if you have any information.