A WOMAN killed following a car crash in Bebington on Wednesday night was 19-years-old, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called to Thornton Road at around 9.40pm to reports a silver Toyota car was in collision with a tree.

The female passenger was taken to hospital where she later died.

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Crash scene: Thornton Road in Bebington this morning. Picture: Craig Manning

Her name has not yet been released by the authorities. Her next of kin have been informed.

The 21-year-old male driver of the car was taken to hospital to be treated for a shoulder injury.

Thornton Road was closed from its junction with Borough Road to the roundabout at the top of Mount Road.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5747.