A woman in her 40s is being treated for serious life-threatening injuries after a crash on the Acle Straight on Saturday.

The accident happened at about 10.35am when a Mercedes Sprinter van travelling towards Norwich was involved in a collision with a Peugeot 206 travelling towards Great Yarmouth.

The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious life-threatening injuries while the passenger, a teenage girl, suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment. The driver of the van suffered minor injuries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information concerning the driving manner of either vehicle prior to the collision.

•Anyone with information should contact PC Richard Lodge at Acle Road Policing on 101.