A woman died and a second was hurt when a car smashed into a tree early today, Sunday, September 14.

Emergency crews were alerted to the accident on Coventry Road, near the Dorlecote Place bus stop in Nuneaton, at around 2.05am. Paramedics discovered a woman in her 20s who could not be saved.

Her next-of-kin have been notified.

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A second woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving before being taken to hospital. Her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

Warwickshire Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Those with information can contact officers via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers, reports Coventry Live .

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