EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a road crash on a major road this afternoon.

Two cars were involved in the collision at 1.30pm on the A803 in Kirkintilloch near The Stables Inn restaurant.

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The road was closed for a short period of time but has since reopened.

There were no reports of serious injuries, however, a man has been arrested following the incident.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "Around 1.30pm, police were called to a two car road crash near to The Stables Inn, Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch.

"Emergency services attended and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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"No report of any serious injuries.

"The road was closed but has since been reopened."