A YOUNG man is in hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' following a two-vehicle collision in Somerset.

Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to help with their enquiries into yesterday's crash near Shepton Mallet.

The incident, involving a Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Mondeo, occurred at about 8.45pm last night (Friday July 30) at the junction of the B3136 Lamberts Hill and Ridge Lane.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"Enquiries into the collision are ongoing and we’d ask anyone who can help us to report it online or on 101 giving reference number 5221173905."