A DRIVER had to be helped from their car by paramedics after crashing into a tree.

Cheshire Fire Service were called to the scene of the collision, which occurred on the A5032 Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, at about 3.30pm last Wednesday.

On arrival, the driver of the Vauxhall Corsa was already being treated by paramedics.

The road was closed temporarily between Fern Road and Overpool Road while the road was cleared.

There were no reports of any injuries.