Three people are trapped after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Crewe.

A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police said: "Police are currently dealing with an incident in Dunwoody Way in Crewe.

"A crane has collapsed, trapping three people underneath. Emergency services are working at the scene."

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said its crews had released one casualty, a man believed to be the crane driver, who is being taken to hospital by air ambulance.

Two fire engines and the service's major incident unit are assisting police and paramedics at the scene.

The fire service was alerted to the incident shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday.