A MAN was critically injured in a two vehicle crash in Daresbury yesterday afternoon.

The casualty, aged 60-70, was cut free from a car after being involved in a collision with a wagon on the A56 Chester Road.

The man was taken to Warrington Hospital after being released by firefighters.

A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: “The man suffered major trauma. The hazardous area response team was at the scene.

“His injuries are potentially life threatening.”

The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 11 of the M56 and Daresbury Expressway shortly before 2pm.

The road was closed as emergency crews dealt with the incident.

No other casualties were reported.