FOUR people were taken to hospital with neck and spinal injuries following a two-car collision in Okehampton last Friday afternoon.

The accident involving a Nissan Almeira and a Honda Civic occurred near the BT garage at Drews Cottage at 1.45pm.

Two people had to be released from a vehicle by fire fighters. The Devon Air Ambulance and two land ambulances were in attendance. None of the injuries were believed to be life threatening.

MPC Ken Bickle at Okehampton Traffic is appealing for witnesses to the accident and can be contacted on the police central switchboard number which is 08705 777444.