Fire crews were called to a crash in Cheriton last night and cut two men free who were trapped in the wreckage of a car.

The incident happened at around 7.45pm in Cheriton Road involving two cars.

In total, two fire engines were called to the scene and two men had to be cut free from one of the cars using hydraulic rescue equipment before being treated by paramedics.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance confirmed staff from two ambulances and one car treated three males all aged in their 20s but their injuries were not said to be serious.

They were taken to William Harvey Hospital suffering from neck injuries, potential head injuries and shock.