Headcorn: Car passenger dies after crash

Stuart Maisner - TW A274 near HeadcornStuart Maisner - TW
The woman in her 80s died in hospital five days after the crash near Headcorn

A woman has died following a crash between two cars in Kent.

The female passenger, who was in her 80s, died in hospital on Thursday following the collision near Headcorn on Christmas Eve.

The incident happened at about 11:00 GMT on the A274 Headcorn Road near its junction with Bell Lane.

A red Seat Alhambra, travelling from Biddenden towards Headcorn, was in collision with a black Audi SQ5 coming in the opposite direction.

Police in Kent are appealing for witnesses.

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