TWO people have been rescued from a car that ended up in a water filled ditch at lunchtime today (Thursday, November 24).

Fire engines and a specialist rescue team from Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea were sent to the incident at Puriton after it was called in just before 12.30pm.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival crews confirmed that there were two people still within the car.

"Crews stabilised the car using a winch and lines and then extricated both people safely from the car.

"Ambulance crew were in attendance and took care of the occupants."