A man has been arrested following a crash in Spence this afternoon.

Just before 1pm ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Copland Drive and Badenoch Crescent, Spence.

An ACT Emergency Services Agency Spokesperson said  two people were transported to hospital in a stable condition.

An ACT Policing spokesperson said one driver was arrested at the scene following a positive drug screening test.

The road was partially blocked for a number of hours while police investigated the crash scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision and who has not spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 quoting P2073717