A 69-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars last night.

The collision happened on Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows at 10.30pm.

Firefighters and paramedics were called.

A Merseyside Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “A 69-year-old woman was assessed by paramedics at the scene and was conveyed to Whiston Hospital for a precautionary check.”