A WOMAN has died in a collision between a van and a HGV lorry on the A420 this morning, paramedics have confirmed.

An ambulance spokesman said that the woman, whose age is not known, died at the scene from her injuries.

The HGV driver was checked by paramedics at the roadside and didn’t need treatment.

Approximate location of the crash

The A420 is currently closed in both directions between the Buckland Road junction and the B4508 following the crash shortly before 9am.

Diversions are in place.