A woman who was killed in a serious collision near Cramlington has been named by police.
Emergency services were called to the A189 Spine Road near Cramlington just before 11am on Sunday to reports of a crash.
It was reported that a lorry was travelling southbound when, for reasons yet to be established, it has collided with a grey Ford Ka travelling in the same direction.
Paramedics attended the scene but sadly a 51-year-old woman, who was the driver of the Ford Ka, was pronounced dead.
A 75-year-old woman who was the front seat passenger in the Ford Ka was also taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.
The 52-year-old driver of the lorry was uninjured and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.
Police have have named the woman who died as 51-year-old Tanya Forrest, from Bedlington.
Sergeant Ray Lowery, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols Department, said: “We have specialist officers supporting Tanya’s family during this very difficult time.
“They describe her as a dedicated and proud staff nurse, much loved daughter, sister, auntie, cousin, niece and friend.
“A man has been arrested in connection with the collision but our investigation into what happened is ongoing.
“We would continue to ask anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch with police, particularly if you have any useful dashcam footage.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has information that may assist police, should call officers on 101 quoting log 412 03/11/19.
You can also report information online at the Northumbria Police website.
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