POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in Basingstoke.

Officers were called to the A30 at Water End shortly after 3.30pm on Friday, June 24, to reports of a single vehicle collision.

A dark blue BMW was driving along the A30 in the direction of Hook when it left the carriageway and collided with a tree.

The 36-year-old driver suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and is currently at Southampton General Hospital in a critical condition.

A 30-year-old woman who was travelling in the front seat was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She sadly died from her injuries this morning.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), who are investigating the incident, would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision or who saw the car prior to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant Adrienne Jerram, from the SCIU based in Eastleigh, on 101, quoting 44160236029, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.