A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash involving a skip lorry in Frome.

Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the incident, which happened in Rodden Road at around 9am on Thursday, October 19.

A police spokesperson said a black VW Golf was in collision with a black DAF skip lorry, which was stationary while delivering a skip onto a driveway.

“The driver of the Golf, a man in his twenties, went to hospital where he remains,” they added. “His next of kin are aware and being supported. Our thoughts are with them.

“The driver of the lorry, a man in his fifties, was released from hospital after treatment.”

The road was closed until about 8pm while collision investigators examined the scene, and pending recovery of the vehicles.

“Were you in the Rodden Road area at the time? Did you see either vehicle in the moments before the collision?” the spokesperson added.

“Do you have any dashcam or other footage, or any other information about the collision?”

Anyone with information, or can help, should contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223255522.