A driver had to be cut from his vehicle this morning after his pick-up truck collided with a coach in Argyll.
The accident happened on the A85 Oban-Connel road at Dunbeg.
The fire service said that the driver of the pick-up was “physically trapped” inside the vehicle when they arrived.
The incident commander, crew manager John Sweeney, said: “Both our wholetime and retained crews worked well to ensure he was safely released and we used hydraulic rescue equipment to remove the drivers’ door.
“We took guidance from the ambulance personnel on the nature of any injuries but he was able to step out of the vehicle and was then transported to Lorne and Islands General Hospital.”
It is not known how many people were on the coach however the ambulance service confirmed that only one person was taken to hospital in Oban.
The service also reminded motorists of the increased hazards associated with driving in winter, including ice and surface water and the low sun.
Station manager Martin Hill, the commanding officer at Oban, said: “Things can go wrong in an instant and it really can happen to anyone, no matter how much driving experience we have.
“Whenever collisions happen emergency responders will do everything they can to save lives, but the fact is we see too many tragedies on the roads and the dangers are greater at this time of year and in rural communities.
“It’s important all motorists make sure they’re driving at a safe speed that’s not only within the limit but also takes account of the prevailing weather conditions we have at this time.”