Man in ERI after crash

A MAN has been taken to hospital after the car he was travelling in landed in a ditch in East Lothian.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd May 2011, 12:22 BST

Updated 24th May 2011, 12:07 BST

The accident happened opposite Jerusalem Farm in Pencaitland just after 7am yesterday. Only one car was involved.

Firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment removed the roof from the car to release the man, who is thought to be around 45 years old.

He was taken to the ERI by ambulance. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.