A COLLISION between a car and moped caused rush-hour delays on a Worcester road.

Police were called to the scene of the crash at about 7.45am today on the A449 near the Blackpole turn, between Claines and the M5 junction 6. The rider of the black and red moped was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said his injuries are not believed to be serious.

The road was closed in both directions, but was reopened by 8.30am.