Kings Langley High Street crash causes road closure

Emergency services were called at around 9am after a white Vauxhall van and a black Audi collided in Kings Langley High Street, by the junction with The Nap.

Two people in the Audi suffered minor injuries before taking themselves to hospital, Herts Police said.

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A picture emerged online showing the two vehicles stranded near a recovery vehicle, while road closures were in place until just before 11am.

The East of England Ambulance Service said it was stood down by the police before paramedics arrived at the scene.

The crash took place in Kings Langley High Street at the junction, The Nap (Image: Submitted)

Reacting on social media, some people voiced fears over the “dangerous” junction – with one claiming it has remained largely unchanged for 40 years.

“It’s down to the drivers going too quickly and taking chances when turning across the traffic flow,” they added.

Another claimed there were several serious collisions there before signage improved the problem.

There were delays in King Langley High street due to the crash. (Image: Google Maps)