Car crashes into farmer's field in wintry weather

The Audi car skidded off the East Lancashire Road in Leigh, near the Greyhound hotel, at 6.45am on Sunday.

It hit a lamppost, went through a fence and came to a stop in a farmer's field.

Crews from Leigh and Atherton fire stations were called to attend, as well as the ambulance service.

Gary Mercer, watch manager at Leigh fire station, said: "It was treacherous ice and hail stoning."

The man, who was around 40, was put on a spine board and carried from the field by firefighters.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to suspected back and neck injuries.