A 73-YEAR-OLD woman has died following a crash in the Lake District.

The collision occurred on September 30 at approximately 10.30am on Wrynose Pass, Ambleside.

The collision was between two motorcycles, both described as “Classic” motorcycles. One motorcycle collided with the rear of another.

Initially, all parties appeared to be okay. But since then a 73-year-old woman, who was a passenger on one of the motorcycles, has died.

Police are currently trying to establish the details of the other motorcycle rider involved and also anybody who may have witnessed the collision.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which has resulted in the death of a woman in her 70s.

If you have any information, please contact PC 2378 JOHNSON on 101 ext 42378.