Emergency services attended a Leek road this week after a motorist crashed into a wall due to suffering a seizure at the wheel.

Fire crews, paramedics and police all attended the incident on Buxton Road yesterday afternoon (Monday 23rd May). Residents also spotted an air ambulance in the skies.

A man in his 60s was pulled from his vehicle, a blue Renault Twingo, and taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service told Nub News: "Firefighters were called to Buxton Road, Leek, at around 4pm yesterday (Monday 23 May) following reports of a single-vehicle collision.

"A crew from Leek attended as did paramedics and Staffordshire Police.

"On arrival, the crew found a blue Renault Twingo in a wall.

"The driver, a man in his 60s and the sole occupant, was extricated from the vehicle by the fire crew.

"He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment.

"The crew left the scene at around 4.30pm.

"The incident has been left with police."

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police added: "Police were called to Buxton Road, Leek, at around 4pm yesterday (Monday 23 May) following reports of a single-vehicle collision.

"Officers attended as did paramedics and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

"On arrival, officers found a blue Renault Twingo in a wall.

"The driver, a man in his 60s and the sole occupant, was extricated from the vehicle by the fire crew.

"He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment.

"It is reported the driver suffered a medical episode and seizure.

"He currently remains in hospital.

"Inquiries are ongoing."

Nub News has contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.