TWO people have been taken to hospital following a car crash.

Ambulance services were called to Westbury Road, in Buckhurst Hill, around 2.30pm yesterday (September 5) following a collision between a blue Nissan Micra and silver Mercedes C270, at the junction with Palmerston Road.

A 38-year-old woman was found conscious and breathing by the ambulance crew, but suffered chest, arm and face injuries while a 35-year-old man, who was also conscious and breathing, was treated for leg and chest injuries.

Both victims were taken to Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone.

The road was closed for just over an hour following the incident and police have confirmed they are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash.