Two rescued following single vehicle crash on the Federal Highway

Two elderly persons have been rescued from their vehicle following a single vehicle crash in Watson this afternoon.

At about 3.45pm, ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Antil Street and the Federal Highway.

Fire crews from two stations worked at both sides of the vehicle with hydralic tools to gain access to the patients.

Both patients were freed about 45 minutes later and they were transported to hospital in stable conditions.

The Federal Highway was closed southbound for several hours while police investigated the scene.