A PERSON was left trapped in a car after it overturned in a crash in Greenock's west end.

The accident, which left Eldon Street closed in both directions, happened at the junction with Battery Park Avenue just after 3pm.

Several emergency vehicles immediately rushed to the scene, including a number of police cars and vans, ambulances and a fire engine.

The 999 crews cordoned off the road in both directions as they dealt with the incident.

Greenock police say the trapped person was freed and that it's believed there are no serious injuries as a result of the crash.