Man cut free from car after smash in Hartlepool town centre

Roker Street in Hartlepool. Image copyright Google Maps.Roker Street in Hartlepool. Image copyright Google Maps.
Roker Street in Hartlepool. Image copyright Google Maps.
A man was taken to hospital by ambulance after a two-car crash near a car park.

The emergency services were called to Roker Street in Hartlepool after the collision, with two appliances from Stranton Fire Station among the team who responded to the alarm.

The collision happened just before 1pm yesterday, with the scene cleared by 1.35pm.

Any witnesses to the crash can call Cleveland Police on 101.