A MAN was freed from his car and taken to hospital after a crash on the motorway.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash on the M5 northbound, between junctions seven (Worcester) and eight (Strensham), at around 11.15am on December 24.

Fire crews from Worcester, Upton and Gloucester were sent to the scene, with firefighters freeing a driver who was trapped in one of the vehicles.

Midlands Air Ambulance, Highways England and West Mercia Police also responded to the crash.