A MAN was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a three car crash at Black Bridge near Kidderminster.

Ambulance crews were called to the junction of the A449 and A450 just after 3pm yesterday (Sunday, November 29).

A spokesperson from West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "An ambulance, paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and two critical care paramedics attended.

"One occupant, a man, suffered serious injuries in the collision and received trauma care by the team of medics at the scene before being transported on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency treatment."

The road was closed following the accident and drivers were urged to avoid the area.