A MOTORIST has been taken to hospital after a car overturned in a high street smash.

A black Toyota IQ turned onto its roof after colliding with a white Renault Clio on High Street, Carrville, Durham, at about 9.30am today.

A woman was freed from the wreckage and taken to hospital following the crash. No details of the injuries have yet been released.

Two fire engines and a special rescue unit were rushed to the scene.

The road was cleared by 10.30am.