TWO fire crews were called out to a crash in a village near Chester.

Firefighters attended the scene of the two car collision on Nantwich Road, Tarporley, at about 4.40pm yesterday (Friday, August 30).

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews were called to a collision involving two cars.

"Firefighters made both vehicles safe using a thermal imaging camera and a gas detector.

"All occupants were able to remove themselves from their vehicles.

"Five casualties were treated by North West Ambulance Service on scene."