FIRE crews spent nearly half an hour using specialist cutting equipment to free a crash victim.

The vehicle ended up in a ditch after leaving the road at junction six and seven on the M11 near Epping.

Two other people were also injured but both were released before fire fighters arrived.

Police were also called to the incident, which took place at around 1am on Sunday (January 18), and advised crews to proceed with caution due to severe weather conditions.