Fire-fighters from Wrexham, North Wales, were called out to rescue a man from a crushed car. But there were no real casualties - the whole thing was nothing more than a safety training exercise.

This is all part of a training programme for fire-fighters throughout the country. What made this exercise different is that the trapped “victim” was a presenter a local radio station.

Dave William of Calon FM, wearing a radio microphone to help relay the sounds and feelings involved in being cut from a damaged vehicle, bravely submitted to the ordeal as part of a part of a joint venture between the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Calon FM to highlight the importance of safety behind the wheel.

Dave said: “North Wales Fire and Rescue Service talked to us about the dangers of the road, and of the horrific scenes that they are met with on a regular basis.

“We felt that by me taking part in this exercise, and relaying the frightening experience of being cut out of a car, it may help get the safety messages through.”