Two people rescued following serious collision on Brooke Road, Ridlington

The Brooke Road between Ridlington and Brooke is closed this morning following a serious collision.

There is damage to the bridge, with drivers being asked to find alternative routes.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue say they attended the incident at 18:45 yesterday (25th), with 2 crews from Oakham and 1 from Melton.

It involved two cars and two people trapped, with fire services having to fully remove the roof of one car.

Both casualties were freed, with one taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham by ambulance.

A second casualty was left in the care of the East Midlands Ambulance Service.

The Fire Service left the scene at around 8pm