A WOMAN was sent to hospital after being involved in a hit-and-run car collision in Burnham-on-Sea.

The crash happened on Love Lane, at the junction with Ramsay Way, at approximately 8.05pm on Friday, February 9.

Police, fire and, ambulance crews all attended the incident involving a black Ford Focus and a grey Volkswagen Golf.

The Golf driver, who was a woman in her 30s, had to be freed by firefighters before being taken to hospital - she has since been discharged.


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Avon and Somerset Police believe the occupants of the Ford Focus fled the scene on foot.

A spokesperson said: "The Focus was unoccupied by the time officers arrived.

"We understand a man and a woman who may have been in the vehicle at the time of the collision left the scene on foot.

"We’d ask anyone who can help our enquiries to please call 101 and quote reference number 5224035685."

Dashcam footage and witnesses are wanted by officers investigating the collision.