Three people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash closed a major road.

The A41 was shut between the M25 junction 20 and the A41 junction with Two Waters Road following a collision near Kings Langley at around 12.26pm today (February 9).

Police, ambulance and fire crews were sent to the scene where one car was on its side on the verge, a Herts Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

No one was trapped but three people were taken to hospital, while three others are believed to have been given first aid at the scene.

A Herts Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at just after 12.20pm on Thursday, February 9, following a road traffic collision on the A41 northbound near Kings Langley.

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“It was reported that two vehicles were involved - a Nissan Juke and a Renault Megane - one of which had overturned.

“Officers attended alongside the ambulance and fire services and road closures were put in place.

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“No one was reported to have been seriously injured.

“Recovery has been called for the vehicles and officers remain on scene.”

Road closures are understood to have been lifted but motorists have been warned of residual delays while the vehicles are recovered.