TWO men were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the car they were in hit a traffic light in Prenton earlier this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Woodchurch Road at around 2.40am.

The two men inside the vehicle were taken to Arrowe Park Hospital. One man suffered a serious leg injury and the other a serious arm injury. 

The road was closed for collision investigators to attend.

It has since been re-opened.

Anyone who witnessed this incident can call the roads policing department on 0151 777 5444.