Three people have been taken to hospital following a collision in Queens Drive, Bedford.

The incident happened around 11.30am near the traffic lights at the junction with Church Lane. Fire engines, police and an air ambulance were called to the scene.

Bedfordshire Police spokesperson said a car collided with an oncoming vehicle before hitting a parked car.

Members of the public helped a man who had been injured at the scene, before he was taken to hospital.

Emergency services are currently at a major incident in Queens Drive, Bedford

placeholder image — Emergency services are currently at a major incident in Queens Drive, Bedford

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called just before 11am with reports of a road traffic collision on Queens Drive in Bedford. Two ambulances, an ambulance officer vehicle, and a Magpas Air Ambulance helicopter were sent to the scene.

"One patient was transported to Lister Hospital by road with the air ambulance crew and a further two patients were transported to Bedford Hospital.”

Anyone who has dashcam or doorbell footage of the incident is asked to contact police online or via 101 quoting reference 125 of 5 November.