A MAN has been taken to hospital after his car overturned this morning (January 5).

Police were called to the incident on the A181 near Wheatley Hill, at about 9am, after the Mini Cooper ended up on its side on what locals know as the Pit Pony Roundabout.

An ambulance also attended to take the man to hospital but it is understood he has not suffered any serious injuries.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision and the roundabout remained open to all other traffic.