ONE woman died and five people were taken to hospital after a two-car smash on an East Yorkshire Road.

The woman, who has not yet been named, died following the crash on the A1079, near Market Weighton, at 12.40pm yesterday.

A young girl suffered serious head and leg injuries and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary in the Humberside Police helicopter.

A young boy suffered serious head injuries and was also taken to Hull Royal Infirmary along with three other men, one with head injuries, another with chest injuries and a third suffering from shock.

The accident happened when a silver Ford Mondeo, travelling towards Market Weighton and towing a caravan, was in collision with a red Vauxhall Corsa.

Firefighters from Market Weighton attended the scene along with four ambulances.

At the scene, Insp Howard Brown, from Humberside Police, said: "We are investigating why the Mondeo has come into the path of the Corsa.

"I am keen to find out why it has happened. We have spoken to some witnesses that I believe were people in the lay-by."

Insp Brown said there was no apparent reason for what had happened, but police were keen to speak to any other witnesses who may have seen the two vehicles.

Anyone with information can phone Humberside Police on 01482 326111.

Updated: 10:33 Friday, July 18, 2003