AN 18-MONTH-OLD baby was rescued by firefighters after it was locked in a car.

Fire crews from Taunton were sent to Wood Street at 11am this morning (October 24).

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire service were called to a report of an 18-month-old child locked in a car at the above location.

"One fire appliance from Taunton was mobilised to this incident.

"One child was released from the car by the fire service using small tools."