A 64-year-old woman has died following a crash in Whitehaven involving a police car.

Cumbria Police responded to reports of a crash involving Cleator Moor Road, in Whitehaven, on Sunday, January 19, at 7:50am. 

The crash, which took place near the Whitehaven swimming pool, involved a police car and a white Suzuki Celerio.

The police vehicle involved was responding to a separate emergency incident at the time of the crash

The driver of the Suzuki was a woman, in her 60s. 

She was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but Cumbria Police has confirmed she died on Monday, January 20.

Specialist officers are continuing to support her family.

The driver of the police vehicle, a male officer aged in his 20s, suffered serious injuries.

An independent investigation into this incident will be conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Detective Chief Superintendent David Ashton, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the woman who has sadly died.

“The Constabulary will fully support the IOPC’s independent investigation into this incident to establish the full circumstances.”