A man in his 20s died when the car he was travelling collided with another vehicle in Oxhey last night.

Police have confirmed the front seat passenger inside a BMW was killed when the car hit a Vauxhall Astra in Hampermill Lane, at about 5.20pm last night (Tuesday).

The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s, was taken to Watford General Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Astra, a man in his 60s, was also taken to hospital but was later released.

Hampermill Lane was closed for several hours which police conducted their investigation into the incident.

The victim will not be named by police until his family have been informed.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the collision should telephone PC Bob Hauxwell, from the Road Death Investigation Unit, on 0845 3300222.