A YOUNG man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Merriott in the early hours.

The crash happened on the A356 in the Furringdons Cross area of the village at 1.55am yesterday (Sunday, September 25).

The 21-year-old man later died in hospital.

He had been travelling in a white Toyota Starlet when it was involved in a collision with a grey Subaru Outback.

A woman in her 20s was also taken to hospital and remains there at this time.

The two occupants of the Subaru sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with his (the victim's) family, who are being supported by a specially trained officer.

They added: "We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or drivers who were in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage that can help our enquiries."

If you can help, call police on 101 and quote reference number 5222231061 or complete the force's anonymous online form.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its anonymous online form.