THREE men were involved in a two car crash in Lower Gornal last night.

The incident happened on Cinder Road at 22.24pm.

Emergency crews found one male had been released from the vehicle prior to their arrival, a second was released by firefighters, while a third, who was trapped by his injuries, was cut out of the vehicle.

Two of the men were given a precautionary check-up by paramedics, while one was taken to hospital.

Police were also in attendance.