An 85-year-old woman whose car plunged 30ft into a stream in the Lake District remains in hospital.

Police confirmed today that she is now in a stable condition.

The woman, believed to be from Glenridding, was airlifted to Preston General Hospital on Friday, December 8, in a critical condition.

Her Hyundai car left the A592 at about 4.55pm.

Police, firefighters and paramedics were joined by members of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team and a rescue helicopter from Prestwick.

Firefighters removed the roof of her car to reach her and got her out with the help of mountain rescuers.

The incident happened between Glencoyne Wood and Glenridding Dodd.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 1636 on 101, quoting log 162 of December 8.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.