FIREFIGHTERS had to remove the passenger door of a vehicle to rescue a casualty after a three-car crash.

Fire crews from Northwich, Winsford, and Tarporley rushed to Yeld Lane, near Kelsall, at 10.46am today, Friday, following reports of a collision.

Paramedics from Northwest Ambulance Service also attend.

Firefighters had to use specialist kit to take off the passenger door of one of the cars before one of a casualty inside could be removed.

A spokesman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue service said: “Crews were called to a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on Yeld Lane, Northwich, at 10.46am.

“Firefighters used specialist equipment to remove the passenger door of one of the vehicles so that a casualty could get out.

“The vehicles were made safe.

“Paramedics were also in attendance.”