A driver and his passenger suffered serious injuries after their car smashed into a tree on Middle Road in Sandys last night.

The accident happened at around 9.50pm, some 200 metres west of Spring Benny Road, after the car appeared to hit a curb before smashing head-on into the tree.

Fire crews and an ambulance were called to the scene and the two crash victims were taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

This afternoon a police spokesman said that the 24-year-old driver was in a stable condition suffering head injuries, internal injuries and injuries to his lower body. His 21-year-old passenger suffered serious leg and hip injuries.

“An active investigation has commenced into this collision and police are interested in talking with anyone who saw this collision or saw the vehicle moments before to incident to contact police Pc 2455 Wade on 29-50011,” the spokesman said.

“The BPS would also like to thank the public who came to aid of the victims whilst emergency personnel where getting to the scene.”