A WOMAN was killed and five other people injured in an accident on the A1079 at Market Weighton today.

Two children were taken by ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary suffering serious injuries along with three other people.

It is believed a silver Ford Mondeo towing a caravan heading towards Market Weighton collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction.

Humberside Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred at 12.40pm today. Anyone with information should call 01482 326111.

Updated: 16:40 Thursday, July 17, 2003