DELAYS were caused this afternoon (Thursday) when a car hit a lamppost and flipped over on the A414.

The silver Skoda Fabia overturned on the A414 at Oldings Corner at the junction with the A1000 in Hatfield.

Police were called at 3.10pm to the crash site along with the ambulance and fire services.

Two people were taken to the QE2 Hospital in Welwyn Garden City.

Police closed the road while the vehicle was recovered and debris cleared.

It was reopened at 4.15pm.