A 52-YEAR-old man has been charged following a crash on the M50 which left a woman with life changing injuries.

Joseph Purcell, 52, from Bilston in the West Midlands, has been charged with one count of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and one count of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The crash took place on Monday September 17 on the westbound carriageway of the M50 between junctions 1 and 2 at around 5.45pm.

A woman was airlifted to hospital following the crash, where she was treated for life changing injuries.

Purcell has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on Monday October 22.