A MAN was cut from his car and taken to hospital after a crash in Hampshire.

Firefighters from Hightown and Eastleigh stations were called to the scene of the crash on Wykenham Road, Netley Abbey, shortly before 7pm last night.

They helped release a male casualty from his car before he was transported to hospital by South Central Ambulance Service and the scene was cleared within an hour.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101.