FOUR people were taken to hospital following an accident between a car and a minibus.

Firefighters had to free one person trapped in the car, which was in collision with the minibus on a road junction in Middlesbrough.

The scene of the incident - the junction of Cargo Fleet Lane with Bournemouth Avenue - was closed for four hours.

The injuries sustained ranged from a broken jaw to a fractured left leg.

Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses to Saturday's accident to contact them on (01642) 301552