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A WOMAN who was involved in a head-on crash earlier today has died.

Emergency services were called to Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, close to the junction with Score Hill, at 11.08am on Monday, January 9.

It followed a collision between a white Ford Fiesta and grey Toyota Prius.

The driver of the Fiesta, a 76-year-old woman, was taken to hospital before sadly passing away.

A man, the driver of the Prius, remains in hospital with serious injuries.

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A spokesperson from the force said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Halifax. 

"The Western Area Roads Policing Unit would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of the collision which took place today (Monday, January 9) on Brighouse and Denholme Gate Road, close to the junction with Score Hill. 

"It occurred at about 11.08am after a white Ford Fiesta travelling towards Stone Chair roundabout was in collision with a grey Toyota Prius travelling in the opposite direction. 

"A male driver in the Prius suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. 

"The driver of the Fiesta (a 76-year-old woman) was taken to hospital but sadly passed away.   

"Anyone who saw or has footage of the collision, or who saw either vehicle beforehand,  is asked to contact PC 1819 Barron at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 referencing police log 479 of January 9."