TWO people were rescued after a crash near Bridgwater last night (May 4).

Fire crews from Bridgwater, Street and Glastonbury attended a two vehicle road traffic collision in Middlezoy at around 6pm.

One casualty was sent to hospital via air ambulance and another via road ambulance.

"On arrival the crews confirmed that two people were trapped, one in each vehicle," said a spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.

"Due to the nature of the incident a further two fire engines were requested to attend to provide extra personnel and equipment.These were sent from Bridgwater and Wells.

"Both casualties were released from the vehicles by fire crews using hydraulic rescue equipment."