Man trapped in wreckage after cars in collision on the A46 near Melton

Firefighters from Leicester and Birstall attended the incident, which was on the south-bound carriageway between Seagrave crossroads and Ratcliffe on the Wreake.

The crews were alerted at 6.24pm with reports of the man being trapped.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two cars were involved in a road traffic collision.

“A male casualty self-extricated himself from a vehicle with assistance from fire service personnel.

“He was escorted on foot to a nearby place of safety so he could await the arrival of the East Midlands Ambulance Service.”