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Woman killed in two-car crash near Newton Stewart is named

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Helen Flannighan was a passenger in a Suzuki S-Cross which collided with another car on the A714 near Newton Stewart

A 65-year-old woman who died after a two-car crash on the A714 in Dumfries and Galloway on Wednesday has been named by police.

Helen Flannighan was a passenger in a Suzuki S-Cross which was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Golf between Newton Stewart and Wigtown.

She was pronounced dead at the scene of the smash, which happened at about 09:35.

The male driver of the Suzuki, aged 72, was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow and the 34-year-old female driver of the Golf was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Sgt Lindsey Tait said: "Our thoughts remain with Helen's family at this extremely difficult time.

"Our inquiries into the crash continue and I'd like to thank those who have come forward with information.

"I'd urge anyone who hasn't yet spoken to police and witnessed the crash, or has dash-cam footage which could assist us, to get in touch.