TWO people in their 70s have been taken to hospital following a crash this afternoon.

A car hit a tree near to the Chase Inn in Bishops Frome on the B4214 at 3.30pm today.

The crash near the Hop Pocket Shopping Village saw fire crews from Bromyard and Ledbury attend.

An ambulance spokesman said two patients in their 70s were assessed.

A man with chest pain and a minor laceration to his right hand was given pain relief and taken to Hereford County Hospital. A woman is also being taken to Hereford County Hospital but no further details on her condition are currently available.