Hundreds of sheep have been involved in a crash on the A127.

A lorry holding 450 of the animals was involved in a crash with a car on the A127 near West Hordon, with some of the sheep reportedly loose on the carriageway.

An animal resuce unit was called to the scene, while fire crews had to free the driver of the car.

He was placed in the care of the ambulance service.

The road was cleared up by 6.30pm.