A man was taken to Airedale General Hospital after the car he was travelling in crashed into two parked vehicles in Denholme early today.

The accident happened on Main Road shortly before 1.30am when a Mini Mayfair struck the other cars.

Fire crews from Halifax, Fairweather Green and Illingworth were called to the scene and helped release the man, who was in the passenger seat. His injuries are not believed to be serious.

The driver was arrested by police and was being questioned today on suspicion of drink-driving.

The road was blocked and reopened at 2.15am.