A WOMAN who died in a car crash this morning has been named.

Janaza Announcements posted the update this evening, naming Isma Nawaz as the crash victim. 

She was in her thirties and from the Bradford Moor area of the city. 

It happened at about 5.40am today, when the black Vauxhall Astra she was driving was in collision with a Ford Focus, which was parked on Harrogate Road, close to the junction with Parkin Lane.

Road closures remained in place on Harrogate Road for much of the day while the scene was cleared.

The collision is being investigated by the Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET), who are appealing for witnesses.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the movements of the Astra beforehand and anyone who may have dashcam footage which may assist the investigation.

MCET can be contacted on 101.

The incident reference is 13200312582.