TWO men have been injured, one seriously, following a car crash near Holt Heath last night.

The incident, described as a "serious collision" occurred on Worcester Road, towards Holt Heath at around 10.35pm.

One of the drivers, a man believed to be in his 70s, had to be cut free of the car by the fire service and was taken to hospital suffering with serious chest, abdominal, leg and arm injuries.

The second driver, also a man who is believed to be in his 30s, was treated for chest and hip injuries and taken to hospital.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Trusts MERIT team attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find two cars that had been in a serious collision.

“The man driving one car, believed to be in his 70’s, suffered serious chest, abdominal, leg and arm injuries. He received emergency treatment at the scene by medics and he was transferred by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital major trauma unit for further emergency treatment. The Doctor travelled on board the ambulance continuing treatment en-route to hospital.

“Unfortunately, the man’s injuries were considered extremely serious.

“The man driving the second car, believed to be in his 30’s, was treated for chest and hip injuries. The man was transferred to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment.”

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue service were also in attendance and removed the roof of the car to free the man.

They left the scene at 11.57pm last night.