EMERGENCY services were called to a road traffic collision in Penketh this morning, Thursday.

Two fire engines from Warrington and Penketh were called to a collision that took place at around 8.50am that involved three vehicles on Tanners Lane.

Cutting equipment and a long board was used by the services to get one person out of a vehicle.

One man has been taken to hospital.

Police also attended the scene and closed the road while the incident was being dealt with.