A MAN had to be cut free from a vehicle after it veered into a hedge this morning (Tuesday).

The three emergency services attended the incident in West Quantoxhead at 8.44am.

Firefighters stabilised the vehicle before using hydraulic cutting equipment to remove the roof.

Crews then assisted ambulance staff to remove the casualty from the vehicle and he was left in the care of paramedics.

Fire crews made the vehicle and the scene safe.

Police also attended the incident.