TWO drivers suffered injuries in a crash near to a pub on Saturday afternoon.

A black Toyota Auris and a silver Dacia Sandero were involved in the collision, which happened on Robins Lane, in Sutton, near to the Vulcan pub.

The crash happened shortly before 1pm.

Both drivers were injured in the crash and were treated by paramedics, a police spokeswoman said.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "Just before 12.50pm on Saturday, June 10, we received a report of a collision on Robins Lane in St Helens involving a black Toyota Auris and a silver Dacia Sandero.

"Both drivers suffered minor injuries that were treated by paramedics."

One of the casualties was taken to hospital, North West Ambulance confirmed.

A spokesman said: "A man was taken to hospital, he was not seriously injured."