Two cars have rolled over and ended up on their roofs in separate Stevenage crashes on the A602 which took place within 20 minutes of each other.

The Comet: Lytton Way in Stevenage has been partially blocked after a car overturned this morning. Picture: @roadpoliceBCH via Twitter.Lytton Way in Stevenage has been partially blocked after a car overturned this morning. Picture: @roadpoliceBCH via Twitter. (Image: Archant)

Emergency services were first called at 9.40am to Lytton Way in the town after a Vauxhall Corsa overturned while heading along the dual carriageway towards the Six Hills Way roundabout.

A man received first aid at the scene and was taken to Lister Hospital in Stevenage for further care. An ambulance spokesman said his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two lanes of the A602 have been shut southbound while the car is being recovered, with motorists struggling to exit Tesco car park as a result.

About 20 mins later police, ambulance and fire crews were required again after a collision in Hitchin Road just past the roundabout for Gunnels Wood Road and Martins Way.

The Comet: The overturned car on Lytton Way in Stevenage. Picture: Jeremy Williams.The overturned car on Lytton Way in Stevenage. Picture: Jeremy Williams. (Image: Archant)

A Fiat 500 and a Toyota Auris were involved in the crash, which left the latter on its roof.

Firefighters gave first aid at the scene to two people before paramedics took over. A man was then taken to Lister for treatment, but the extent of his injuries are not yet known.

Update 12.20pm: Lytton Way is now clear.