A pensioner has died in a late night accident in Falkirk.
Mercy crews climbed to the B8028 Falkirk Road between Glen Village and Shieldhill at around 10:20pm last night, Friday 20th January.
They have been alerted to reports of an accident involving a silver Suzuki Swift and a black Volkswagen Scirocco.
A 72-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 21-year-old man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening.
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The road was closed for several hours while an investigation took place as officers tried to determine what had happened.
Police are asking any witnesses to call 101.
Sergeant David Ross, of the Forth Valley Road Policing Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“We are conducting an investigation to determine the full circumstances leading up to the collision of the two vehicles and would urge anyone who may be able to help to come forward.
“We would be happy to speak to anyone who may have seen any of the vehicles prior to the incident or have dash cam footage from the area on Friday night.
“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 3744 dated January 21.”
