THE driver of a car involved in a motorway crash in which a York woman died is still critically ill in hospital.

Heather Hardcastle was travelling as a passenger in an Audi late on Thursday night when it collided with a lorry on the M1 in Nottinghamshire.

Ms Hardcastle, of Tostig Avenue, Acomb, died from her injuries on Saturday morning, two days later. The driver of the car, who has not yet been named by police but is understood by The Press to be her partner, was described by Nottinghamshire Police yesterday as being in a critical condition in hospital.

A police spokeswoman said they would still like to speak to two drivers who pulled on to the hard shoulder to offer assistance after the accident, which occurred between junctions 25 and 26 of the motorway, near Trowell.

Anyone with information about rhe incident should phone Detective Constable Katie Stokes on 0300 3009999, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.