EMERGENCY services were called to a Southampton street last night following a serious crash.

Fire crews from St Mary's along with police and ambulance teams were called to the junction of Howard Road and Atherley Road in Southampton at about 9.50pm on Sunday evening.

It happened after a car collided with a van and overturned.

The Daily Echo understands that fire crews rescued a casualty from the Ford Fiesta at 10.15pm who is believed to be in a serious condition while the van driver was unharmed.

Howard Road was closed in both directions.