GLOUCESTERSHIRE police were at the scene of a crash yesterday evening on the A417 at Birdlip.

Road closures were put in place at about 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) while recovery was called, after two cars collided.

The A417 southbound was closed between A436 and A429 while recovery took place.

No injuries were reported but there was a lot of oil and glass in the road.

The A417 was re-opened at about 7.30pm.