Five people have been cut free by firefighters after a crash involving two cars.

The accident happened on the A257 in Ash, near the junction with Chequer Lane.

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called at around 7.30pm yesterday.

The road was closed while the five casualties were freed from the wreckage.

Two men were taken to hospital for treatment. A woman was also hurt in the smash.

No one is thought to have been seriously injured.