A CAR crash between two vehicles closed the A449 near Ross-on-Wye yesterday evening.

Police, ambulance and the fire service attended the crash at the junction with the B4424 at Old Gore just before 6.30pm on Thursday.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue spokesperson said three people were involved but no one was trapped.

Firefighters from Ross-on-Wye, who were among the crews who responded, said all occupants were checked by West Midland Ambulance Service and one needed a further precautionary check at hospital.