A HEAD-on crash near Ledbury has left two people in hospital.

The drivers of a yellow Seat Ibiza and a grey Ford Mondeo collided on the A438 near Tarrington on Friday (13th) about 10.30pm.

The Seat driver, who is 21, sustained a fractured skull while his passenger, another man aged 25, received serious internal injuries.

The 61-year-old male driver of the Ford Mondeo did not have any physical injuries but left was in shock.

The road was closed for more than six hours.

PC Kevin Carter from West Mercia Police said: “If anyone saw the collision but has not yet spoken to West Mercia Police, I urge them to get in touch with us straight away.

“We also want to speak to anyone who saw either of the vehicles in the minutes immediately before the incident on the A438 to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact PC Carter on 101, quoting incident 760s 131213.