FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a four-car collision on the outskirts of Chester.

One fire crew attended the scene of the crash at about 6pm yesterday (Monday, May 6) on Tarvin Road.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Four cars were involved in a road traffic collision.

"Firefighters assessed and treated four casualties for minor injuries, three of them then being taken to hospital by ambulance.

"A hose reel jet was used for safety purposes and the crew was at the scene for approximately one hour."