ONE person has been killed and five others injured after two cars collided in a head-on crash on the A4103 at Fromes Hill.

The accident happened at 8.40am today and three fire crews, three ambulances, the Air Ambulance and police attended the scene.

No details have yet been released about the victim who died at the scene.

A 20-year-old man was flown to Selly Oak Hospital by Air Ambulance with leg injuries, another casualty was taken by ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with an ankle injury and three others were taken to Hereford County Hospital.

The road was blocked while Hereford police investigated.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Hereford police on 01432 276422.