POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash left a man seriously injured.

The accident between a black Vauxhall Astra and a grey Nissan Qashqai happened at 7.30am on Tuesday, May 3, on Clacton Road in Mistley.

The driver of the Astra, a 64-year-old man, sustained serious back injuries and was taken to hospital where he continues to receive treatment.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Pc Andrew Egerton at Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101.