Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A49 in Herefordshire has left a man with potentially life-changing injuries.

West Mercia police have issued a statement appealing for information after the crash on Dinmore Hill yesterday (November 19), where two vehicles had been travelling in opposite directions along the carriageway between Hereford and Leominster before colliding.

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A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious and potentially life-changing injuries.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs. She was treated for minor injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident is asked to contact PC Daniel Brookes on 07773 050472 or by emailing daniel.brookes@westmercia.police.uk.

The major Herefordshire A road was closed for several hours yesterday, whilst accident investigation work was carried out.