AN 87-year-old man was taken to hospital after crashing his car into railings in Shipley.

The driver got into his car opposite his flat in Crag Road, Shipley. He then drove through some railings and his car then came to rest up against the block of flats.

The man suffered minor injuries in the incident and he did not need to be extricated from his car.

He was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for further check-ups.

Fire crews from Shipley and Bingley attended the incident at 12.30pm today.