A pet dog had a lucky escape today thanks to rescuers who freed the terrified animal from a cage after a car overturned into a water filled ditch.

Fire and rescue crews were called to the B3141 between East Huntspill and Woolavington just before 10am after a reports of a crash.

While all the people were free and clear, one dog was still in the vehicle in a dog cage.

A fire and rescue szervice spokesman said: "Fire Control mobilised appliances from Bridgwater and Burnham on Sea together with the specialist rescue team from Bridgwater and a rescue tender from Taunton.

"Upon arrival crews confirmed all persons were free and clear of the vehicle, but one dog was trapped in the vehicle that had rolled and was upside down in a water filled ditch.

"Crews got to work using hydraulic equipment and hooligan bar to gain entry to the vehicle. At 10.11am, crews confirmed one dog had been released from the vehicle uninjured.