Emergency services were called at around 6.15pm yesterday to reports of an overturned car on the A488, by the Halston junction, near Pontesbury.

The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and a paramedic were sent to the scene. An off-duty paramedic also stopped to offer assistance at the scene.

The man was treated for serious injuries and was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.