A DRIVER has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being involved in a “serious collision” with a lorry near Taunton.

The emergency services remain at the scene on the A358 at Hatch Beauchamp, between the road's junctions with the A303 and the A378.

The lorry driver has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Police say the road will remain closed while collision investigators examine the scene and the vehicles are recovered.

The collision took place shortly before 3.50pm today (Wednesday, February 14) between Bickenhall Lane and Griffin Lane.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “A black Range Rover and a white DAF lorry travelling in opposite directions were involved in the collision.

“The driver of the car has been airlifted to hospital with injuries currently described as life-threatening and their next of kin are being supported.

“The lorry driver has gone to hospital by land ambulance with injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

“The A358 is expected to remain closed between its junctions with the A303 and the A378 while collision investigators examine the scene and pending recovery of the vehicles.

“Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

“If you were travelling on that section of the A358 and have any dashcam footage or any other information we’d like to hear from you.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224039756, or complete our online appeals form.”