A Middlesbrough driver has sadly died following a head on collision involving a bus and a Peugeot 206.

The 45-year-old driver of the Peugeot, from Middlesbrough was pronounced dead at the scene having suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the bus a 52-year-old was freed by firefighters and Air Lifted to Leeds General Infirmary.

Three passengers who were travelling on the bus were unharmed.