A WOMAN was trapped upside down in her car for 45 minutes with serious injuries after a crash on Monday morning.

Fire crews used cutting gear to free the woman after the crash, which happened at about 8.20am at on the B4197, Hillside, just outside Martley.

Two fire engines from Worcester ware sent to the scene, as were an ambulance, and a rapid response vehicle with a paramedic officer.

The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham was also sent to the scene, but in the event was not needed.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car that had rolled over and come to rest on its roof. The woman driving was trapped in the vehicle.

“The woman, believed to be in her late 20s, received emergency treatment at the scene for serious scalp and facial injuries.

"Her condition was stabilised whilst she was extricated from her car with the help of the fire service. She was trapped for around 45 minutes.

“Once the woman was released she was transferred by land ambulance to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”