This driver had a lucky escape after a spectacular car crash on a rural Huddersfield road.

The car ended up on its side after running into problems on Kiln Lane, a rural road which links Emley with the A636 Wakefield Road, near Scissett.

Although the car turned completely onto its side the driver suffered only minor injuries in the incident which happened in the early hours of today.

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It is not clear what caused the car to crash or if the incident was related to the weather but there were strong winds in the area at the time, with gusts of up to about 70mph.

Police were called out to help the driver following the crash.

Officers said the car has been recovered and the road is open as usual.

They say the driver was spared serious injury in the incident because they were wearing a seatbelt.