A MOTORIST was freed by firefighters after his car hit a road barrier in Cuddington in the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews from Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich attended the incident in Chester Road, Cuddington at around 2.30am.

The vehicle was made stable before the door was released and the driver freed.

He was treated at the scene for minor injuries by paramedics.

No other vehicles were involved.