A MAN and a woman have been taken to A&E following a crash near a busy junction in Worcester.

Emergency service responded to reports of a two-car crash on the A4440 near the junction with St Peter's Drive.

A picture sent to the Worcester News showed an ambulance in attendance at the crash.

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A4440 near junction with St Peter’s Drive at just after 12.30pm today. 

"Two ambulances were sent to the scene.  Two patients have been conveyed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. 

"A woman, from a car with rear end damage and a man from a car with front end damage. 

"Both were assessed at the scene before being taken to A&E for further treatment."

According to the AA Traffic Checker, the crash has been causing slow-moving traffic along the A4440.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "At around 12.35pm today, (Wednesday 24 May) Officers were called to a collision involving two vehicles at the A4440, Broomhall Way.

"Ambulance is currently at the scene. No further updates as the incident is currently ongoing."