A CAR smashed into a lamp post on Taunton Road this morning (Wednesday) causing severe delays on the way in to Bridgwater.

The accident which happened near Parkstone Avenue at around 10am saw a car leave the road and collide with the post - no other vehicles were involved.

Fire crews from Bridgwater and Taunton were called by police to free the female driver trapped inside the vehicle. 

Crews made the scene safe and after paramedics had finished assessing the driver, released her from the vehicle. 

The casualty was then taken to Musgrove Hospital by ambulance.