A woman has died following a crash between three vehicles at Bowning, near Yass, today.

About 12pm (Saturday 26 December 2015), a small sedan collided with two oncoming cars on Lachlan Valley Way, 5km west of the Hume Highway.

A 26-year-old woman driving the small sedan died at the scene.

The two other drivers – both men – were taken to Yass Hospital for minor injuries and mandatory blood and urine testing.

Detectives from the Hume Local Area Command are investigating and will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Lachlan Valley Way remains closed at this time. For up-to-date traffic information, please visit www.livetraffic.com

This fatality is the 8th since Operation Arrive Alive was launched for the festive season.

As part of Operation Arrive Alive, double demerit points will apply for speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt and helmet use. Double demerits will apply from 24 December 2015 to January 3 2016 and from 22 January 2016 to 26 January 2016 inclusive.