TWO people are seriously injured in hospital today following a hit-and-run in Kidderminster’s Horsefair area.

West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop at the scene of the crash – involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian – which took place in Broad Street before 4pm yesterday (Monday, July 23) afternoon.

Two ambulances, a paramedic and the air ambulance was also called to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance spokesman today confirmed the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, had suffered “significant and potentially life-changing” injuries and he was airlifted to hospital

The biker, a man in his 20s, is currently being treated for abrasions to his body at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

The road was cordoned off for a number of hours as police carried out investigations in the area.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a pedestrian and a motorcyclist who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car which had failed to stop.

“Upon assessment by ambulance staff, the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was found to have sustained significant and potentially life-changing injuries which required advanced trauma care at the scene.

“The emergency team worked to administer pain relief before treating and stabilising his serious injuries.

“The man was then fully immobilised before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care.

“The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, suffered a number of abrasions to his body. He was given pain relief to ease his discomfort before ambulance staff dressed his wounds.

“The man was then taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further checks.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 518S of 23 July.