Pensioner killed in west Oxon car crash

3:27pm Sunday 24th August 2008

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An elderly woman has died and another woman is fighting for her life after a collision near Chipping Norton yesterday.

At about 2.25pm, a green Land Rover towing a horse box and a silver Chrysler Neon were involved in a collision on the A361 Chipping Norton Road, at the junction with the B4437 Charlbury Road.

Police said the driver of the Chrysler, a 74-year-old woman, died at the scene.

Her passenger, a 48-year-old woman, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with life-threatening injuries.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Pc Bob Merrill, of Bicester roads policing, said: "I appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw any of the cars prior to the collision to contact police."

Anyone with any information is urged to call 0845 8505 505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.