FIREFIGHTERS were called to free a person trapped in a vehicle near Crewkerne after their car came off the road. 

Crews from Crewkerne, Chard and Yeovil went to the scene on the A30 between Crewkerne and Roundham at 11.22am today (December 14). 

When they arrived firefighters confirmed that one person was trapped in the vehicle. 

Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment, a winch and small tools in order to extricate the casualty who was left in the hands of the air ambulance.