TWO people have been taken to hospital today after being freed from a car following a crash in Lowestoft.

The accident happened in Clapham Road North in the town shortly after 12.30pm.

Emergency services were alerted and fire crews from Lowestoft South and Great Yarmouth stations were needed to help rescue two people from inside the car.

After removing the roof two people were taken to the James Paget Hospital with minor injuries.