A woman died following a crash between two cars in Lowestoft on Monday evening.Two young children, a boy and a girl, in the car with her were taken to James Paget Hospital with what were last night believed to be non life-threatening injuries.

A woman died following a crash between two cars in Lowestoft on Monday evening.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, in the car with her were taken to James Paget Hospital with what were last night believed to be non life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, a Citroen, was also hospitalised with serious injuries.

The collision occurred on the B1375 Oulton Road at around 5.45pm. The woman was driving a Suzuki and was declared dead at the scene.

Police, ambulance and fire services all attended the incident, and the Suffolk Constabulary's Serious Investigation Team was at the scene overnight, and is appealing for witnesses to the accident. Anyone who wishes to get in contact with them should call 01473 613500.