A 42-year-old man was rushed to hospital after his car crashed into a pylon this morning.

He is being treated for back and chest injuries at Southampton General Hospital.

Jacobs Gutter Lane in Totton was shut at 5.45am and reopened at 9am after emergency services cleared the scene of the accident.

It is believed the car went out of control and collided with an electricity pylon.

The road was closed while electricity experts and emergency services assessed the damage.

Fire service, ambulance and police attended.