A FOUR-year-old is in critical condition in hospital today after a two vehicle road crash in Mildenhall.Five people in one vehicle were hurt in the smash, including one adult who was seriously injured.

By Amanda Cresswell

A FOUR-year-old is in critical condition in hospital today after a two vehicle road crash in Mildenhall.

Five people in one vehicle were hurt in the smash, including one adult who was seriously injured.

The young child was taken to Addenbrook's Hospital for treatment after the accident involving a Ford Sierra and a Mercedes car on A1065, Thetford Road.

The occupant of the other vehicle had only minor injuries after the 1.10 pm crash.

Two people were trapped in the wreckage and were released by fire fighters.

Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact PC 920 Turner at Bury St Edmunds traffic unit on 01284 774224.