TWO cars crashed on the A449 near Ledbury this morning but no-one was seriously injured.

A Renault Scenic and Vauxhall Vectra collided at about 9am, causing congestion for rush-hour commuters.

Both cars have now been recovered and the traffic is flowing freely again.

An ambulance and a community paramedic attended the crash, but only one individual was required to be taken to Hereford County Hospital with minor injuries.

A number of other individuals involved in the accident did not have any injuries.

West Mercia Police attended the scene, after being alerted to the incident at 9.02am.

Highways officers were also present to make the carriageway safe.