POLICE have released a photo showing the extent of damage caused to a car involved in a crash.

Merseyside Police officers attended the emergency incident on the M62 near Widnes over the weekend.

The driver of the BMW X6 was said to have hit standing water when travelling westbound at Rainhill Stoops yesterday evening, Sunday.

As a result, the car left the carriageway and crashed, with the driver receiving first aid after being helped from the vehicle by firefighters.

The force’s Roads Policing Unit said: “This BMW X6 was travelling on the M62 westbound on Sunday evening when it hit standing water, resulting in it leaving the carriageway.

“The driver was assisted out of the vehicle by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and given first aid.”

The fire service confirmed that crews attended the incident on the M62 westbound, at junction seven for Rainhill Stoops, shortly before 11pm yesterday, Sunday.

Two fire engines and the search and rescue team were deployed to the scene of the one-vehicle road traffic collision, with the BMW found on its side on the embankment.

"One casualty was conscious, breathing and out of the vehicle prior to fire service attendance,” a spokesman said.

"Crews assisted North West Ambulance Service paramedics at scene, administering oxytherapy to the casualty, who had sustained arm and head injuries.

"Merseyside Police also attended and closed the motorway slip road. The casualty was then conveyed into an ambulance and transported to hospital.

"Crews handed over to Merseyside Police to arrange vehicle recovery, before leaving the scene at 11.33pm."