THREE people were taken to hospital after a crash in Heswall.

Emergency services were called to Brimstage Road at around 6pm on Thursday, July 20 following reports of a crash involving a blue Renault Scenic, a blue Vauxhall Agila and a silver Vauxhall Astra.

The driver of the Renault Scenic, a man in his 50s, was taken to Aintree hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

Two other people were taken to Arrowe Park hospital with minor injuries.

A cordon was in place from the junction of Whitehouse Lane and Pullman Close but was lifted at around 8.30pm.