A MOTORIST was freed from their car following a crash.

Emergency services attended the incident at Cathole Bridge, Crewkerne, at 8.03pm yesterday (Christmas Eve).

Only one car was involved in the incident after it left the highway and was "in a precarious position".

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews found a vehicle in a ditch with a person inside.

"Ambulance crews were on the scene assessing the casualty.

"Crews released the casualty from the vehicle who was conveyed to hospital."