A WOMAN in her 70s was airlifted to hospital following a two-car crash near Kington on Saturday.

The casualty was trapped in the car following the crash, which took place at Titley on the Presteigne to Kington road just after 4.15pm.

An advanced community paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended. The Welsh Ambulance Service was also called.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The woman who is in her seventies was cut free by the fire service.

"She had chest and abdominal injuries. She was immobilised, was intravenously given pain relief and was flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

“A man in his eighties who was driving had managed to get himself out. He had pains to his chest and a knee. He was taken to Hereford County Hospital.

“Two men in the other car both had back pain. They were both immobilised and taken to Hereford County Hospital.

“Both cars were badly damaged in the crash.”