A MOTHER and her baby were among three people injured in a four-vehicle crash near Malvern.

The accident happened on the A449 Worcester to Malvern road, close to the Swan pub at Newland, at noon yesterday. The mother and baby as well as a second adult were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, but none of their injuries were believed to be life-threatening. A black Audi A6, white Vauxhall Astra white and green Seddon and Atkinson lorry and a blue Vauxhall Astra were involved. Police directed slow-moving traffic around the scene until the road was cleared just after 2pm. If anyone saw the collision, or any of the vehicles being driver earlier, they are asked to contact police on 08457 444 888, quoting 237S/181206.