A man is in a serious condition after his car in crashed into a lamp post.

The man from Harrow, believed to be in his 60s, was taken to hospital after hitting the street light in Oxhey Lane at about 3.20pm yesterday.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue had to free the man after he became trapped in the BMW 3 series.

However, Hertfordshire Constabulary said they are unsure about the exact circumstances of the crash and are appealing for witnesses to help with their investigation.

The road, between Harrow and Carpenders Park, was closed for five hours while officers investigated the scene and recovered the vehicle.