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15/05/2008
Lake District Collision Death
A woman has died following a road collision close to the Lake District.
A Nissan Micra and Ford Transit van were involved in the crash near Gilpin Bridge, Kendal, which trapped the female motorist in her vehicle.
The vehicles had been travelling in opposite directions.
She was freed from the wreckage by emergency services and airlifted to the Royal Lancaster Hospital where she later died.
Two male occupants of the Ford were also taken to hospital and were treated for minor injuries.
The A590 was closed for almost four hours.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact the incident room on 0845 33 00 247.
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A Nissan Micra and Ford Transit van were involved in the crash near Gilpin Bridge, Kendal, which trapped the female motorist in her vehicle.
The vehicles had been travelling in opposite directions.
She was freed from the wreckage by emergency services and airlifted to the Royal Lancaster Hospital where she later died.
Two male occupants of the Ford were also taken to hospital and were treated for minor injuries.
The A590 was closed for almost four hours.
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact the incident room on 0845 33 00 247.
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