POLICE are currently seeking witnesses to a road traffic collision that occured on the A39 near Cannington.

The incident happened at approximately 5.40am on Friday, September 2 and involved a Mercedes E class and a Volvo XC60.

Both drivers of the vehicles have sustained serious injuries and the driver of the Volvo remains in hospital.

A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in west Somerset.

"A Mercedes E class and Volvo XC60 collided on the A39 near Cannington at approximately 5.40am on Friday 2 September.

"The drivers of both vehicles sustained serious injuries.

"The driver of the Mercedes has since been discharged from hospital but the Volvo driver continues to receive treatment.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage which could help our inquiry, is asked to get in touch."

They added: "If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222211737."