A MAN in his 30s was taken to hospital after the van he was driving hit a fence.

Emergency services were called to Wergins Bridge near Sutton St Nicholas at 9.30am this morning.

The commercial van had hit a fence and was positioned on an embankment.

The scene was made safe by firefighters from Hereford.

An ambulance spokesman said: "The driver of the van was treated for a cut to the head. He was given pain relief and taken to Hereford County Hospital."