A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a serious crash.
Two people have been rushed to hospital following the crash which closed Thurlbear Road, near Taunton, just before 1.20pm on Thursday (September 12).
A silver Ford Fiesta travelling towards Taunton was involved in a collision with a dark-coloured Volkswagen Tiguan travelling in the opposite direction.
Avon and Somerset Police, which is appealing for witnesses, said: “A man from the Fiesta has been airlifted to hospital with injuries currently described as potentially life-threatening. His next of kin are aware.
“A woman from the Tiguan has gone to hospital by land ambulance with injuries not currently believed to be either life-threatening or life-changing. Her family are also aware.
The road was closed between the junction with Broughton Lane, at Orchard Barns, and Netherclay Lane, for an examination of the scene and recovery of the vehicles.
Officers are keen to hear from a witness who may have dashcam footage but were unable to remain at the scene.
Anybody who saw the collision, have footage of it or of the vehicles moments beforehand, are urged to contact police.
Anybody with information is asked to call 101 with the reference number 5224241231.