A MALE driver was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries following a two car accident in Fair Oak this afternoon.

He was driving a green Honda Civic when he was in collision with a grey Ford Fusion in Allington Lane at 3pm.

The two occupants of the Ford Fusion were also taken to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

Police closed off a section of the road for several hours after the accident and diversions were put in place.

They are appealing for the driver of a green Honda sports car to come forward as the vehicle was believed to be in the area at the time of the collision.

Anyone with information should contact Totton Road Policing Unit on 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.