Elderly woman killed in M62 crash near Knowsley

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An elderly woman has died in a crash on the M62 on Merseyside.

The woman was driving a black Volvo which collided with a black Range Rover between junctions five and six near Knowsley at about 14:20 BST on Monday.

Emergency services were called but the woman died at the scene. Her passenger, an elderly man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The Range Rover driver, a 36-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He is being questioned by police.

The motorway was closed eastbound for nearly eight hours after the crash, and reopened at about 22:00 BST.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is being urged to contact police.