A WOMAN has died following a crash in Droitwich.

An ambulance came across a three-car road traffic collision at the junction of Chequers Lane and the A38 Worcester Road in Wychbold, Droitwich, shortly after 4.00pm yesterday (Monday).

Three further ambulances, two paramedic officers and two Midlands Air Ambulances, one with a MERIT doctor on board, attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “A woman was in a critical condition on scene following the collision.

"Despite the best efforts of ambulance staff, nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed dead a short time later.

“A second woman suffered serious injuries and received trauma care by ambulance staff on scene before being taken by land ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.

“A man, a woman and a further patient also suffered injuries and received treatment on scene before being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. A second man was assessed but discharged on scene.”