A Dorset man was airlifted to hospital suffering serious injuries after a crash between two vans.

It happened in Axminster, east Devon and police are now appealing for witnesses.

Devon & Cornwall Police said emergency services were called at 3.40pm on Tuesday, February 15 to the collision between a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Volkswagen Transporter van on The Trafalgar Way. The route (B3261), to the west of Axminster, connects the town with the A35 trunk road.

A police spokesman said: "The driver of the VW van, a man in his 60s from Dorset, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital (Plymouth).

"The second driver, also a man in his 60s from Dorset, was uninjured.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit attended alongside South West Ambulance Service and Devon Air Ambulance.

"The road was closed for four hours for a specialist examination of the scene and recovery of the vehicles. Police would like to thank the public for their patience during the closure."

Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and asking for any witnesses or anyone who was in the area at the time to contact them. They would also like to hear from any driver who has relevant dashcam footage.

Anyone with information can contact Devon & Cornwall Police by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log number 553 of 15/02/22.