THE main road running through Newton Poppleford was partially blocked after a two-car collision today (Friday). The crash, involving a white Ford Transit and a silver Ford Escort, happened at around 5.25am on the A3052. Police were called to the scene a

THE main road running through Newton Poppleford was partially blocked after a two-car collision today (Friday).

The crash, involving a white Ford Transit and a silver Ford Escort, happened at around 5.25am on the A3052.

Police were called to the scene and on arrival found the Escort had hit a tree.

The drivers were suffering from minor injuries but did not need to go to hospital.

The road was closed for a short time while the vehicles were recovered and it was re-opened at around 7am.