A 32-year-old man has died after a two-car smash last night.

The man, who has not been named, had been driving a silver Vauxhall Astra which was in an accident with a grey Audi A6 in Muffit Lane, Heckmondwike, at about 9pm.

The Astra had been travelling towards Huddersfield Road and the Audi was travelling in the direction of Gomersal.

Firecrews from Batley and Illingworth were called to the scene but despite efforts of emergency services, the man died later in hospital.

Anyone with any information about the incident should contact PC 4035 Stuart Parkin of Kirklees North Roads Policing on (01924) 206331.