TWO people have been taken to hospital following a car crash this afternoon, police say.
Pennington Lane has been closed following the incident near Penkford Lane, Newton-le-Willows.
Police have confirmed closures were put in place from 2.40pm and it is affecting traffic between Newton-le-Willows and St Helens.
Police officers, the fire service and ambulance were called to the scene of what emergency services say was a two-car crash between a a Ford Focus and Mini Cooper.
Emergency services at the scene
One of the vehicle ended up on its side on a field after the collision.
A spokesman said one person was "trapped" inside a vehicle and had to be cut out by fire and rescue officers.
A fire service spokeswoman added: "On arrival, fire crews found two vehicles - one on its wheels and the second on its side in a field.
"The driver of the first vehicle and two people from the second were out of the vehicles.
"The three people are conscious and breathing and being treated on site by NWAS (North West Ambulance).
"They will be taken to hospital for further checks."
Any witnesses are asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 537.
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