EMERGENCY crews were called to an accident on a major road in Herefordshire this morning.

An ambulance and two rapid response vehicles were called to the A49, one mile north of Leominster, shortly after 7am after a car had left the road.

John Hawker, ambulance press officer, said a man, believed to be in in his 40’s, was treated for back injuries and was sent to Hereford County Hospital for further treatment.