A WOMAN has died following a car crash in Leominster.

The victim was a passenger in a blue Nissan Micra that was in collision with a silver Volvo 740 on the A49 Hereford to Leominster Road at Dinmore.

The victim, who was in the front seat, suffered head injuries and was taken to Hereford County Hospital by ambulance after the accident last night. She was pronounced dead soon after arrival.

The driver of the Nissan was also taken to Hereford County Hospital with chest injuries and suffering from shock, and remained there overnight for observations.

The driver of the silver Volvo suffered minor bruising and shock.

He was also taken to Hereford County Hospital, but was later released.