Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman after a crash near Shepton Mallet.

The collision happened at about 11.55am on August 25 at the junction of the B3139 and the B3135, known locally as Burnt Wood Crossroads or Whitnell Corner.

A Skoda Fabia was being driven southbound on the B3139 and a Mercedes-Benz was travelling in the opposite direction.

As the Skoda was turning right towards the westbound junction of the B3135, the Mercedes was in collision with the Skoda.

The woman passenger in the Skoda was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with life-threatening spinal injuries. Sadly she died three days later.

A police spokeperson said: "We're appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, particularly anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident.

"If you are able to help, please contact us on 101 quoting reference 5219195919."