TWO drivers were seriously injured when a Mini and a Rover crashed head on.

A red Rover was travelling south at 3.20pm on Wilson Avenue in Brighton on Friday afternoon when it drifted into the northbound carriageway and collided head on with a black Mini Cooper.

Both drivers were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The 80-year-old male driver of the Rover suffered serious injuries and the 28-year-old man from Sutton, who was driving the Mini, was treated for minor injuries.

Anyone who saw what happened or saw the cars before the collision is asked to contact police on 101 quoting Op Dunfield or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk