A MAN has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after his car collided with a tree on the A30.

The blue Ford Fiesta was the only vehicle involved in the collision at the road’s junction with the B3167 Roman Road, Cricket St Thomas, Chard, at 11pm on Saturday, August 31.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “We’re appealing for witnesses and any dashcam or other footage after a serious injury collision.

“A man, the driver and sole occupant of the car, has gone to hospital where he remains with injuries currently described as potentially life-threatening. His next of kin are aware.

“The road was closed overnight for collision investigation and recovery of the vehicle, and reopened by 9am on Sunday, September 1.

“The vehicle was being driven westwards towards Chard in the moments before the collision.”

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or has any footage which could help.

Anybody who can help is urged to call 101 and give the call handler reference number 5224230405.