A DRIVER was lucky to escape with no serious injuries after rolling their Ford Mondeo in a crash between Minehead and Porlock.

Minehead firefighters were called out to the scene on the A39 at Venniford Hill at 10:48am on Monday.

On arrival the crews made the vehicle safe by isolating the battery and then winched the car to the side of the road, enabling police to re-open the route.

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue confirmed: "Fortunately there were no serious injuries following the crash."