NINE people were injured in a four car pile up in Potters Bar this afternoon.

Both the East of England Ambulance Service and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended the scene of the accident, which took place in at the junction of Hatfield Road and Church Road at around 2.50pm.

The vehicles involved were a black Volkswagen Polo, a grey Audi A5, a silver Saab Vector Sport and a green Ford Focus.

Six of those involved were treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedic, while three were conveyed to hospitals in Barnet and Enfield by the LAS.

The condition of those who were hospitalised is currently unknown.