FIVE people have been injured in a crash involving six cars and a van this lunchtime.

The crash happened in Church Street, Reading at around 10am this morning (December 6).

Firefighters received a call from South Central Ambulance Service at 10.54am to reports of a road traffic collision.

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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Wokingham Road, Wokingham, and Theale fire stations were sent to the scene, alongside one RBFRS Officer.

A spokesman said: "Upon arrival, crews found a collision involving six cars and a van. Fortunately, no one was trapped but there were five casualties. Crews provided Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) to the casualties and placed one person into the care of South Central Ambulance Service.

Crews made the scene safe and were on the scene for approximately two hours."