POLICE have launched a collision investigation following a crash last night on the outskirts of Derry.
As a result of the six car pile-up, one man was whisked to Altnagelvin Hospital’s accident and emergency department for treatment.
But his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The collision occurred on Victoria Road shortly before 9 pm.
Three fire tenders from Crescent Link station attended the scene.
The Fire and Rescue Service say firefighters used hydraulic equipment to release one man from one of the cars.
Paramedics treated five other people were treated at the scene.
During the rescue operation, police closed the road between Prehen and City of Derry Golf Club.
However once the scene was clear after several hours of investigation, the road was reopened to traffic.