A police investigation is underway after a 68-year-old woman died following a two-car collision in Ilkley .

The woman was a passenger in a Mercedes C240, which was in collision with an Opel Kadet in Hangingstone Road last night.

She was taken by ambulance to Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) but later died.

The 70-year-old driver of the Mercedes was also taken to hospital with minor injuries and was kept in for observations.

The 37-year-old male driver of the Opel was also taken to BRI with chest and leg injuries.

A police spokesman said he remained in hospital in a stable condition this morning.

A 46-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The road was closed for more than three hours following the accident at 5.10pm.

It was re-opened at 9pm.

The spokesman said enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) on the non emergency number 101.