A MAJOR rescue unit was called out to a crash involving a cyclist and a lorry in Cheshire.

Two fire crews also attended the scene at about 1.40pm today (Wednesday, June 9).

Crews used airbags to release the casualty at the scene of the collision in Wistaston Road, Crewe, and handed him over to paramedics.

Firefighters were at the scene for an hour and a half.