A CAR overturned and collided with a garden wall in a crash in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday.

The accident, involving a white Peugeot and a maroon Mazda, happened on Chester Road in Hartford close to the train station shortly before 1am.

As well as damaging the garden wall, a front window of the property was also smashed and the front wheel of the overturned car became detached and was found in the garden.

Northwich Guardian:

One casualty got out of the car themselves and was treated at the scene by paramedics.

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 12.50am to reports of a crash on Chester Road in Hartford.

"An ambulance, advanced paramedic and a rapid response vehicle were dispatched to the scene.

"A female patient was treated for injuries not deemed to be serious and was taken to Leighton Hospital."

Northwich Guardian:

Two fire engines were also dispatched to the scene from Northwich Fire Station

On arrival, firefighters used absorbent mats to prevent fuel from leaking from the overturned car and made the vehicle safe.

Crews were detained at the scene for around 45 minutes.