TWO people were killed and another airlifted to hospital after a crash on the Frome bypass.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident, on the A361, at around 10.30pm on Tuesday night (July 25) involving a VW Polo and an Audi RS6.

“Sadly, two people from one of the cars were declared deceased at the scene,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Our thoughts are with their family and a specially trained family liaison officer will support them during this difficult time.

“One person from the second car was airlifted to hospital with possible life-threatening injuries.”

The road was closed from Berkley Roundabout to the junction with the A362 Rodden Down while a thorough investigation got underway.

“Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it, who have yet to speak with police,” the spokesperson added.

“Anyone with any relevant footage including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the time around the collision should also contact us.

“Officers are especially keen to speak with the driver of a white VW who was in the vicinity at the time of the collision, or anyone else who saw the two cars before 10.30pm.”

Anyone with information should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223178752.