TWO people were seriously injured after a car and a motorbike crashed on the A49 yesterday.

Police are looking for witnesses to the crash, which happened at around 8.50am on Sunday morning on the A49 between Marshbrook and Upper Affcot.

The motorbike was travelling southbound towards Craven Arms when, for reasons yet to be established, it crossed onto the northbound carriageway and collided with a car.

The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 50s, and the driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Enquires are continuing and police are appealing for witnesses, including any motorists who were in the area and have dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 240s 040819.