Two cars have been severely damaged in a crash during rush hour.

The crash has happened in Whippendell Road and police and fire services were in attendance.

Police remain at the scene and the road is closed between Durban Road and Burton Avenue.

One car was forced onto the pavement during the collision whilst another left facing the wrong side of the road.

The front of both cars are severely damaged.

Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue said the scene has been made safe and made no mention of any casualties.

Traffic is slow in both directions in Whippendell Road and could cause delays on Watford ring road.