Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman died in a road accident in New Odiham Road, Alton, at 11.50pm on November 2.

Two motorists who had stepped out of their cars because a tree had fallen and was blocking the road were involved in a collision with a white Vauxhall Corsa.

A woman in her 50s suffered minor injuries but a woman in her 40s died. Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

PC Jonathan Wood from the roads policing unit said: “This incident occurred on a quiet country road late at night.

“We would like to speak with anyone who saw this incident or the vehicles involved and would particularly like to speak with anyone who has relevant dash-cam footage that could assist us.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting 44220446446 or Operation Deveron.