A WOMAN has been killed and another injured in a car crash.

The collision between a red Peugoet 107 and a white Nissan Qashai occurred shortly before 9.00am this morning on the Moneymore Road in the Magherafelt area.

The injured woman was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which are not thought to be life threatening.

A PSNI spokesperson said police investigating the collision were keen to hear from witnesses.

The spokesperson asked anyone with information to contact the Collision Investigation Unit by telephoning the non-emergency number 101.