Three people have been taken to hospital following a road crash in West Clare this morning.

One of them, a man, has been airlifted to hospital, while two others were transported by ambulance.

The car they were travelling in lost control and hit a ditch on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush Road at Knockalough at 10.30am.

The driver was trapped in his SUV for some time, as fire crews worked to release him.

A woman and teenager were safely assisted from the vehicle by rescue workers.

Their injuries are not believed to be serious.