A TEENAGER and a woman were taken to hospital today (July 3) following a two car smash in Blackheath.

Fire crews from Oldbury and Haden Hill and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Gortsy Hill Road just after 3pm this afternoon.

An 18-year-old was cut free from one of the cars before being taken to Russells Hall Hospital for treatment. Two other men travelling in the same car were assessed at the scene but did not need any further treatment.

A woman in the other car suffered facial injuries and was also taken to Russells Hall for treatment for her injuries.

The accident has caused severe congestion in the area and traffic is currently moving very slowly

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. “An 18 years old man was treated for shoulder and chest injuries. He was trapped in his vehicle for a short time before being released.

“He was given pain relief before being taken to Russells Hall Hospital. Two other men travelling in the same car were assessed at scene before being released. “The woman driver of a second car involved was treated for facial injuries and was also taken to the Dudley Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”