A ROAD has re-opened after a car crash in Hornchurch.

The crash between a Mini Cooper and a Ford Fiesta happened at 12.35pm in Ardleigh Green Road.

Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to the scene.

The road was closed at its junction with Squirrels Heath for 20 minutes while the authorities dealt with the situation.

The road re-opened at 12.50pm.

One person was taken to hospital by paramedics for a check up. Police did not reveal any details about the injured person.