A TWO-car crash in Winterbourne has led to a major road being closed in both directions.

The emergency services were called to Bristol Road at around 1.30pm this afternoon, following reports of a crash involving two cars.

The incident occured between Court Road in Frampton Cotterell and Swan Lane, Winterbourne.

An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said the casualties have been taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment, but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

The road remains closed while police wait for the vehicles to be recovered.