A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a crash yesterday afternoon (July 4).

Emergency services were called to Cheddar at around 5pm after a crash between two vehicles.

Firefighters from Cheddar and Burnham-on-Sea were sent to the scene. 

"One person was medically trapped and crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to carry out a side removal of the vehicle to release the female casualty," a Devon and SOmerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

"Paramedics assisted the casualty out of the vehicle and conveyed her to hospital.

"Police were also in attendance."