A CASUALTY had to be pulled from a car by firefighters following a three-car crash.

The collision took place in Baxendale Way, Uckfield at 11.26am today and involved three private cars, according to an East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman.

The spokesman said one person who was trapped was released by firefighters and suffered minor injuries, before being treated by paramedics.

Three appliances were sent to the scene from Uckfield by the fire service.