A WITNESS appeal has been launched after a man was hospitalised with "potentially life-threatening injuries" after a collision.

Officers were called at about 11pm on Saturday, August 31 to the single-vehicle collision involving a blue Ford Fiesta and trees at the junction of the A30 with the B3167 Roman Road.

Somerset and Avon police are asking for people to come forward with any dashcam or other footage after a serious injury collision on the A30 near Cricket St Thomas, Chard.

Commenting on the crime, the police have released a statement: "A man, the driver and sole occupant of the car, has gone to hospital where he remains with injuries currently described as potentially life-threatening.

"His next of kin are aware.

"Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or has any footage which could help."

The road was closed overnight for collision investigation and recovery of the vehicle, and reopened by 9am on Sunday 1 September.

The vehicle was being driven westwards towards Chard in the moments before the collision.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224230405, or complete an online appeals form via the Avon and Somerset Police website.