A PENSIONER died in an accident on an unclassified road near Bedale.

Una Corner, 62, from Burrill, was driving a red Daihatsu Applause when the accident happened at 12.30pm on the road between Bedale and Newton-le-Willows, at the Crakehall and Burrill crossroads.

The other car involved in the accident, a blue Citroen Saxo, was being driven by 19-year-old William Waterson, from Leyburn.

Mrs Corner was pronounced dead at the scene and Mr Waterson was taken to the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton, suffering from cuts, bruises and shock.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police, on (01609) 783131.