TWO people have been injured in a crash that has closed a Southampton road.

Police have shut Bassett Green Road after the collision near Southampton Crematorium, at around 11.15am.

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The smash, involving a blue Renault Laguna and a silver Volkswagen Golf, completely blocked the road.

Ambulance crews attended the scene after reports two people were injured, and at least one of the drivers has been taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment, although the extent of the injuries are not yet known.

Recovery teams have been called to clear the road.