A woman was hospitalised and a major Stevenage road was closed after a car and van collided this morning (Monday).

The driver of a blue Fiat Punto was taken to Lister Hospital with minor injuries following the crash with a white Mercedes Sprinter van on Lytton Way at the junction with Fairlands Way shortly before 8am.

Police have closed Fairlands Way to the junction with St Georges Way with traffic being diverted while the Fiat is recovered.