A PERSON had to be cut from a vehicle this morning (Wednesday, September 11) following a serious crash near Chester.

Firefighters arrived at the scene near Beaufort Court, off Lache Lane at around 8am, and the road was closed whilst crews worked to free a casualty from a car which had landed on its side.

Cutting tools were used to remove the windscreen of the car and the casualty was then checked over.

They were later taken to hospital by a relative.

Crews made the vehicle and scene safe before leaving the location.