Western Bulldogs players Roarke Smith and Kieran Collins were involved in a minor car accident this morning.

Smith and Collins were on their way to VU Whitten Oval for training, when the collision occurred.

As a precaution, both players were taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Smith has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against Port Adelaide.

Smith and Collins are expected to remain in hospital under observation for a short period of time.