A 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL is critically ill in hospital after a horrific crash in Lindley last night.

The girl, who has not been named, was a passenger in a Vauxhall Corsa when it collided with a Honda Civic travelling the other way.

The accident happened at the junction of Kirkwood Drive and Kirkwood Green at around 6.30pm last night.

The girl suffered serious head injuries.

She was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and later transferred to Leeds General Infirmary.

Her condition is described as critical.

Anybody who witnessed the incident is asked to call Huddersfield traffic police on 01484 436847.