A DRIVER was taken to hospital following the accident on Holes Bay Road during this morning's rush-hour.

The woman, who was driving a grey Renault Megane car, sustained minor injuries during the accident, which involved a lorry close to the Holes Bay roundabout.

Firefighters and paramedics attended the scene around 8am. The road was fully reopened by 8.30am.

However, many motorists were caught up in lengthy queues while emergency services dealt with the incident.