A MOTORIST was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision last night (Tuesday, April 12).

Police, fire and ambulance attended the incident in Westonzoyland shortly after 8pm.

The male driver was trapped in his vehicle.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews stabilised the vehicle and got to work with extrication equipment.

"Police and ambulance also attended the scene.

"Crews used e-draulic equipment to remove the door and roof of the vehicle, and the male casualty was removed onto a spinal board and transferred to hospital.

"Duty of care was left with the police."