DRIVERS are being urged to avoid Weyhill Bottom Crossroads following a two-vehicle collision.
The crossroads will remain closed until further notice.
#Weyhill. Weyhill Bottom Crossroads is closed until further notice due to a 2 vehicle collision. We would encourage motorists to avoid the area but diversions are in place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your patience while we deal with the incident. pic.twitter.com/vC2sUFykfs
— Andover Police (@AndoverPolice) November 28, 2017
Hampshire Police has confirmed that officers were called to reports of a crash involving a Skoda and a Land Rover shortly before midday and the crossroads were closed as a result.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene to release a casualty trapped in a vehicle.
South Central Ambulance Service has also confirmed that two elderly patients, a male and female, were treated by paramedics at the scene.
The female sustained a leg injury and the male a chest injury and they were both were taken to University Hospital Southampton.
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