Cardington crash: Trapped man rescued from car in ditch

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Firefighters at the scene of a crashImage source, Bedfordshire Fire Control
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Emergency services were called to Southill Road, Cardington

A man had to be rescued by firefighters after two cars involved in a crash ended up in roadside ditches.

Crews from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the crash at Southill Road, Cardington, at 07:40 GMT.

The male was "safely extricated" and was taken to hospital by ambulance, a spokeswoman said.

The road was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Image source, Bedfordshire Fire Control
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Two fire engines and one rescue unit attended the incident

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