BREAKING: Collision outside Sidmouth Waitrose

Emergency services were called to Sidmouth this morning (Wednesday) after two vehicles collided near the entrance to Waitrose.

Two cars collided outside Sidmouth Waitrose - Credit: Archant

Onlookers who saw the aftermath of the accident said it looked as though the cars, a blue Ford Focus and a silver Vauxhall Meriva, had spun around on the wet road after the incident at around 9.30am.

They came to a halt on the verge near the Stowford Community Centre.

Two ambulances tended to the passengers, police controlled traffic and a fire engine attended the scene after reports of smoke from the cars.