Cheshire and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services rescued a three-year-old pony - after it became 'stuck' in a two-vehicle crash near Crewe.

The incident on the A500 Barthomley, just five miles from Crewe, happened at 1:05pm on Saturday (August 20).

Three-year-old pony, Romeo, became 'stuck' when a heavy goods vehicle collided with a vehicle pulling a horse trailer.

Three-year-old pony, Romeo, became 'stuck' when a heavy goods vehicle collided with a vehicle pulling a horse trailer (Wikimedia Commons).

Fire engines from Alsager, Lymm and Bollington along with a crew from Leek (Staffs Fire and Rescue Service), arrived at the scene - rescuing the pony.

All people involved in the incident survived without any major injuries.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Animal rescue trained firefighters attended a road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and and a vehicle pulling a horse trailer that had left a pony stuck inside.

"Crews from Cheshire and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services attended the scene.

Crews from Cheshire and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services attended the scene - saving Romeo the pony (Cheshire Fire and Rescue).

"Specialist equipment was used by the firefighters and animal rescue team to release the pony, three year old Romeo, with a vet in attendance to ensure the pony was comfortable throughout the extrication process.

"Romeo was reported to be doing well after his ordeal."

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