An 18-year-old woman has died following a crash last night just north of Aberystwyth.

The two-vehicle collision happened on the A487 between Aberystwyth and Bow Street at around 10pm.

A female passenger sadly died in hospital this morning, and several other people were seriously injured, police said.

A police statement released this afternoon said: "Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision which occurred at around 10pm last night (Saturday, 16 November) on the A487 at Comins Coch, Aberystwyth.

"The collision involved two vehicles – a black Vauxhall Astra, which was travelling out of Aberystwyth heading towards the general direction of Bow Street, and a silver Audi A6.

"Sadly, an 18-year-old sustained fatal injuries and passed away at hospital this morning. She was a passenger in the Vauxhall Astra.

"Several casualties were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"Anyone travelling along this stretch of road at the time of the collision who had dash cam footage, or saw the collision or the vehicles involved, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

"You can report information online at: http://bit.ly/dppReportOnline, by email at: [email protected] or by calling 101.

"If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20191116-353"