TWO men have been arrested after a woman died in a crash in Tyldesley.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Sunday.

Police were called to reports that a Mercedes S600 car had collided with a VW Golf on Mort Lane in Tyldesley.

Police and ambulance services attended, however, a 71-year-old woman who was the front passenger seat of the Golf died at the scene.

The driver of the Golf, a 38-year-old woman, is critically ill in Salford Royal Hospital.

Two men, aged 37 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Both are currently in hospital receiving treatment for minor injuries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.