Two cars have collided in Hitchin this afternoon, causing traffic to back up.

The crash took place in Wymondley Road – just east of the turning for Chiltern Road – at around 4pm.

An eyewitness said one car had turned sideways blocking the road, causing traffic to back up past The Avenue in one direction and a similar distance in the opposite direction.

It is understood there were no casualties, but the Comet is awaiting official confirmation.