A collision between two vehicles on Highway 12 in Aldersville Saturday has claimed a 71-year-old woman's life.
Shortly before 4 p.m., a driver of a Chrysler sedan was attempting to pass other vehicles on Highway 12 when it struck an oncoming Volkswagen, RCMP said in a news release.
The driver of the Volkswagen sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by LifeFlight with serious injuries. The passenger, a 71-year-old woman from Kentville, died at the scene.
The driver and lone occupant of the Chrysler was taken to hospital with injuries.
The highway was closed for several hours while a RCMP collision reconstructionist was on scene and re-opened at 11 p.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
