According to police, the first accident involving two cars took place on South Road in Paget at around 12.15pm.

A 57-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries as a result of the smash, which took place near the Seabright Avenue junction. Both cars involved were damaged.

And shortly after that incident, another two vehicles collided at the same location. There were no reported injuries in the second incident.

Paget was the scene of another accident on Thursday which left two vehicles damaged. A motorcycle and a car were travelling in the same direction on Middle Road near the junction with Dudley Hill when they collided at around 2pm.

The 17-year-old motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to hospital for treatment.

Inquiries into Friday’s first collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact Pc Michelle Berkeley on 295-0011.