A woman has been rushed to hospital after an incident on a busy Renfrew road.

Police say they were called to a two-car smash on Porterfield Road in the town at around 11am on Friday, September 13.

Officers then raced to the scene.

Following that, a 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment.

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In pictures captured by the Glasgow Times during the crash, two police vans could be seen parked outside a shop on the street.

On top of that, two ambulances were also seen to be at the scene.

Meanwhile, residents in the area took to social media to reveal the road was shut.

Cops have now launched an investigation into the incident.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 11am on Friday, September 13, 2024, we received a report of a two-car crash on Porterfield Road, Renfrew.

“Emergency services attended and a 69-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing."

The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.