POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a two-car collision on the A4133 that resulted in seven people being taken to hospital.

The crash near to the entrance of the Westwood House estate, near Droitwich, involved a black Renault Megane saloon, which was carrying a family of five, and a silver Rover 25.

Four occupants of the Renault were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The woman driver was due to undergo surgery yesterday. Another female passenger is in a critical but stable condition.

The male driver of the Rover car and two female passengers, who suffered minor injuries, were taken to Redditch's Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

Anyone who saw the incident should call 08457 444888, quoting 273S/240705.