Woman dies in hospital after car crash in Winnap

A woman has died in hospital following a car crash in Winnap yesterday.

It is believed a white station wagon was travelling along the Princes Highway when the female driver lost control and crashed into a tree about 3.20pm.

The 20-year-old United Kingdom national driver sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital, where she later died.

Her back seat passenger, a 26-year-old United Kingdom national man, sustained serious injuries and was also airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Her front seat passenger, a 26-year-old United Kingdom national man, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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