Two people were rushed to hospital after a car crash that led to a busy road being shut for more than eight hours.

High Road, Willesden, was shut after 1.39am today (August 30) following reports of a crash.

Two patients were treated at the scene, before being taken to a major trauma centre.

The road was closed both ways for eight hours between Strode Road and Dudden Hill Lane.

It also caused congestion in Pound Lane.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance.”

The Metropolitan Police has been contacted for information.