A MAN trapped inside a car which overturned near Stand Golf Club in Whitefield has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police and firefighters cut the man from the car, which was on its side between Old Hall Road and Stand Lane.

He is said to be conscious and breathing.

It is not currently known how the car came to overturn, but it did not involve any other vehicles.

Police were originally called at 5.45pm, and had cut the man out by about 6.45pm.

Ringley Road was blocked in both directions during the incident.