SIX people were seriously injured after two cars collided head on near Potters Bar on Saturday night.

The casualties, aged between 17 and 76, were travelling in a red Volvo S40 and grey VW Polo, which were in collision on Stagg Hill at about 10.30pm.

They were all taken to Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.

Pc Ben Harper, appealing for witnesses, said: “This is a serious collision where a number of people received serious, although not life-threatening, injuries.

“I would like to hear from anyone who was in the Stagg Hill area, between Potters Bar and Cockfosters, around the time of the incident.

“Your information could be vital in investigating how the collision occurred.”

Call Pc Harper with information on 0845 33 00 222.