TWO people in their 70s are in hospital in a serious condition after a two-car crash in Herefordshire.

Another three people were seriously injured and remain in hospital after the crash on the B4204 in Upper Sapey, near Bromyard.

West Mercia Police said it wanted witnesses to the crash, which happened more than two weeks ago on September 25, to come forward.

It happened at aroundt 12.45pm, officers said.

Two people in their 70s were trapped in one car, a black Renault Megane, and were rescued by fire crews, the spokesperson said.

They suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment, where they are in a serious but stable condition. 

Three of the four people in the second vehicle, a silver Ford Kuga, also suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital. 

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident reference 343i of September 25.

Alternatively, information can be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers

"It is 100 per cent anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111."