Woman dies in collision near Sling, Forest of Dean

A woman died in a collision on the B4228 near Sling in the Forest of Dean yesterday, Friday 28 January.

Police were called shortly after 5.15pm with a report of a two-vehicle collision which involved a Mini and a Ford Fiesta.

This happened between the villages of Sling and St Braivels, near to The Orepool Inn.

Emergency services attended and the driver of the Mini, a woman aged in her 30s, died at the scene. Her next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

The driver of the Fiesta was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains there today, Saturday 29 January.

A collision investigation is ongoing and any witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage and has not already spoken to police is asked to make contact. 

You can provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 334 of 28 January: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ You can also call police on 101.