THREE people have suffered serious injuries after a car crashed into tree in the early hours of today in Winsford.

A yellow Mini Convertible collided with a tree at a farm on Middlewich Road, Stanthorne just after just after midnight this morning, Thursday.

Four people were inside the vehicle at the time of the collision.

A 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious injuries to their legs.

A 21-year-old woman was taken to Leighton Hospital with serious injuries to her head.

The fourth occupant of the car, a 21-year-old woman, also suffered minor injuries in the collision.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway and officers are encouraging anyone who has information, CCTV or dash cam footage to get in touch.

“If you can assist officers with their investigation please contact Cheshire Constabulary via the website https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ quoting IML 1086012.”