POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a raod traffic incident with left an 87-year-old man with serious injuries.

A red Vauxhall Vectra left the carriageway and rolled down an embankment on the A174 Brotton by-pass at about 4.30pm today.

The car came to rest in a field, near the roundabout with Saltburn Lane, east Cleveland.

The elderly driver, who was the only occupant of the car, was released from the vehicle and airlifted to James Cook Hospital where he is being treated for broken bones and lacerations. His conditon is described as "serious".

Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 01642-326326.