A man sustained a serious arm injury after crashing in to a lamp post in Carpenders Park yesterday.

The man was trapped in his car as a result of the collision, which happened at about 3.20pm in Oxhey Lane.

The road was closed as the emergency services attend the scene.

The East of England Ambulance Service said it sent a rapid response car, ambulance and a Hazardous Area Response Team to the crash.

The ambulance service said: “The man has suffered a serious arm injury as a result of the trapping.

“Emergency service worked closely to free him before he was airlifted to St George's Hospital in Tooting for further treatment.”