Police have confirmed a crash near Queenstown this afternoon claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman.
Senior Sergeant Darryl Lennane said this evening two cars collided head-on about 3.50pm on State Highway 6, the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway.
The deceased woman was the driver and only occupant of one of the vehicles, he said in a statement.
The driver and sole occupant of the second vehicle is in hospital with moderate injuries.
Diversions were in place but the road has reopened.
Police Serious Crash investigators are currently at the scene.
At this stage, the cause of the crash is not known and inquiries are continuing.
Any witnesses to the crash should contact Detective Grant Miller on 03 441 1600.