A KEARSLEY man is set to receive a top bravery award for his heroic actions at the scene of a car crash.

Dave Renshaw of Manchester Road, used his car jack to raise a Honda Civic which had pinned a man's head to the ground.

The car had plunged into a ditch and flipped onto its roof at Salford Quays.

After jacking up the car, Mr Renshaw crawled inside and switched off the ignition.

Police and fire chiefs have praised the bravery of Mr Renshaw, aged 33.

And he will now be recommended for a commendation by Greater Manchester Fire chiefs.

The passenger whose head was trapped and the driver of the Honda both survived the crash.

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