A DRIVER had to be cut free by firefighters after his car crashed into a stationary vehicle in Bingley today.

The incident occurred in Crownest Road, between the junction of Broadway and Nether Moor View, shortly after 6.40am.

The man was driving a white Audi A4 which collided with a silver Renault Scenic, understood to have been parked at the time.

Shipley and Keighley fire crews freed him from the wreckage.

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He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary as a precaution although his injuries are not thought to be serious, said a police spokesman.

Crownest Road remains closed due to an oil spillage on the road which is causing heavy traffic congestion.