Police are appealing for witnesses to a head on road collision that left two Chelmsford women in hospital.

The accident, which involved a blue Ford Escort and a black Audi TT, happened about 9am yesterday, in Stock Road, West Hanningfield, near to the junction with Ship Road.

The driver of the Escort suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to Broomfield Hospital, where she was expected to undergo an operation on Tuesday afternoon, and the Audi driver suffered spinal injuries.

None of the injuries were believed to be life threatening.

Police are now keen to hear from anyone who saw the accident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Vince Atkinson at Chelmsford Road Policing Unit on 01245 452918.

Published Wednesday, January 22, 2003