ROAD closures remain in place as two people are taken to hospital following a crash near Ashburton.

Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars on the A384 near Ashburton at around 10am on Tuesday, January 21.

Two people have been taken to hospital, but the extent of any injuries is not clear at this time, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.

Local road closures have been put in place and emergency services are at the scene.