Residents heard “loud bangs” as a two-car crash wrecked a Watford roundabout, before a motorist fled the scene on foot.

Herts Police were called to the roundabout where Leggatts Way meets The Harebreaks in North Watford at around 10.33pm on Sunday, August 11.

A witness who was nearby before the emergency services arrived described hearing “loud bangs”, screams from others who saw what happened, and car horns going off when the crash happened.

They added that Herts Police arrived within a few minutes.

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Today (August 13), the force confirmed that a silver Toyota Yaris and a grey Vauxhall Corsa were involved.

The Corsa driver was treated by the ambulance service and then taken to Watford General Hospital for further assessment and care, after he suffered minor injuries.

One person reportedly fled the scene on foot, heading towards nearby woodland according to Herts Police.

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“Enquiries are ongoing to find their whereabouts,” a spokesperson added.

Anyone with information can contact police online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference ISR 768 of 11 August.

As of this morning, debris still littered the roundabout and multiple metal posts have been broken and partly knocked-down. North Watford county councillor Asif Khan has said he has reported it to Hertfordshire County Council for clearance and repair.

The Watford Observer has contacted the county council for more information on necessary repairs, when they may be completed, and whether this will require a road closure.