A 63-year-old Dunedin woman was taken to Dunedin Hospital with minor injuries tonight after a collision between her car and another allegedly driven by a 16-year-old.

A 63-year-old woman is extricated from her car after a collision in Taieri Rd, Dunedin, tonight. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

The collision happened at the intersection of Taieri Rd and Nairn St, in Dunedin, about 6.50pm today.

Police alleged the west-bound Holden driven by the teenager was turned right into Nairn St in front of the woman's east-bound Kia. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.

The woman had to be extricated from her vehicle by fire fighters.

The 16-year-old and his 19-year-old passenger were uninjured.

The 16-year-old was referred to Youth Aid, Acting Senior Sergeant Paul McLaughlan said.