TWO women were taken to hospital on Sunday after their cars collided on the B3107 between Holt and Melksham.

The accident happened at about 8pm when a silver Land Rover Discovery, driven by a local woman, was in collision with a silver Volkswagen Polo, also driven by a local woman.

Both women were taken to Royal United Hospital, Bath, were they were treated for their injuries.

All three emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed for four hours.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Pc Robert Eccleston on (0845) 4087000.