Road, Southampton last night.

Details of the accident, which occurred after 9 p.m. and caused traffic to be backed up as far as Barnes Corner, were sketchy at news time.

But at least one person was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

In addition to an ambulance, Police, and personnel from the Port Royal Fire Station, ten firefighters and three trucks from Hamilton were called in to assist those injured in the car wreck.

It is understood the accident is under investigation.