A woman cyclist died in hospital after a collision on the A4 near Box last night.

The woman, who has not been named, was cycling towards the village at around 7.20pm when she was overtaken by a light green Ford Focus.

For reasons that are not yet apparent, the woman came into contact with the bonnet and windscreen of the car. She was taken to a local hospital with serious head injuries and died of her injuries there.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information should contact PC Chris Penney on 0845 408 7000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.