TWO drivers fled the scene of a car crash in Nelson

The incident happened on Reedyford Road at around noon yesterday.

Police said one of the cars was believed to have been stolen.

Traffic was being directed away from the area while the cars were recovered.

A force spokesman said: "There has been a road traffic collision between two cars - a Ford Mondeo and VW Golf.

"The vehicles were blocking the road so we will be directing people away.

"There do not appear to be any injuries.

"It appears one of the cars is stolen and both drivers have made off from the scene."