A house has been damaged in a serious three-vehicle crash which has closed a major Hitchin road this afternoon.

The collision, on Stotfold Road between Hitchin and Letchworth, is not considered to be life threatening – however one driver is currently being investigated for drink driving offences.

A Herts police spokesperson said: “Police were called at around 11.45am today following a road traffic collision in Stotfold Road, Hitchin.

“Three vehicles were reported to have been involved. Damage was also caused to a house during the incident.”

“Officers are currently on scene, alongside colleagues from the fire and ambulance services, and road closures remain in place while they work at the scene.”

The BCH Road Policing Unit have tweeted: “Thankfully the collision in Hitchin appears to be non life threatening, however one driver is being investigated for drink driving offences and further enquiries are continuing at the scene.”