Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater fire crews were called to an early morning crash on the M5 motorway today (Tuesday, January 7th).
A car left the carriageway and ended up in a hedge, prompting the call-out at 5.45am.
A spokesman says: “Fire Control mobilised crews from Burnham-On-Sea and Bridgwater to a report of a road traffic collision on the M5 Northbound Junction 22 – 23.”
“The crew confirmed that there was one person still within the vehicle which had left the carriageway and collided with a hedge.”
“The person within the vehicle was successfully rescued by crew using hydraulic cutting spreaders, V-Struts and a triple extension ladder.”
“The driver of the vehicle was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”
