Two people were taken to hospital following a crash in Weymouth. 

Police were called to the two-car crash outside Lidl on Dorchester Road at 8.51am this morning. 

The ambulance service was also called. 

A silver Nissan Primera and a silver Skoda Fabia were involved in the collision.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said it was a 'minor injury' collision but added that there are reports that a person suffered a medical episode, and was due to be taken to Dorset County Hospital.

An ambulance spokesman said: "We attended with a double-crewed ambulance.

"A male patient complained of back pain, and a female patient reported whiplash.

"They were taken to Dorset County Hospital for treatment."

Both vehicles were recovered.