An Audi crashed and flipped onto its roof this morning causing emergency services to close a road.

Police and the ambulance service rushed to The Gossamers near Phillipers, Meriden, following reports that a grey Audi had overturned.

The driver is not believed to have been seriously injured and was taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment. 

Watford Observer: A grey Audi crashed and flipped onto its roofA grey Audi crashed and flipped onto its roof

Pictures show the vehicle on its roof on the 30mph road, while reports on social media claimed it had collided with a bus stop sign.

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A Herts Police spokesperson said: "Police were called just before 6.30am today (Monday 11 July) following a road traffic collision in The Gossamers, Watford.

“It was reported that a grey Audi had overturned near the junction with Phillipers.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the fire and ambulance service, and road closures were put in place.

“The vehicle was recovered, and the road was reopened by just after 8am.

“No one was reported to have been seriously injured during the incident and further enquiries will be carried out.”

Watford Observer: Police were called just before 6.30amPolice were called just before 6.30am

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "An ambulance was sent to the scene and transported one patient, an adult man, to Watford General Hospital for further assessment and treatment.” 

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