LONDON, ONT. -- Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle following a crash in Arva Friday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Richmond Street and Medway Road around 12:45 p.m.

Fire crews from Middlesex Centre and the City of London removed two patients and were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area as Medway Road is closed west of Richmond Street.

OPP are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to call them at 1-888-310-1122.