A 57-YEAR-OLD woman has died in hospital following a collision near the Blackwall Tunnel on Monday (July 21).

Three people were taken to hospital suffering serious injuries when a Honda Jazz was in collision with the rear of a Nissan Micra.

The accident happened on the northbound carriageway of the A102, near the Sun in the Sand round-about, at 10.50pm.

The 57-year-old woman - who died as a result of her injuries at the Royal London Hospital - has not been formally identified by police.

A post mortem examination will be conducted at Greenwich Mortuary on Monday (July 28).

A 14-year-old boy and a one-year-old baby are still in hospital with head injuries - which are serious but not life threatening.

The driver of the Honda did not suffer any injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or events leading up to it should call police on 020 8285 1574 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.