AN ELDERLY woman had to be rushed to hospital following a two car crash near Wellington.

Firefighters were called to the crash on Sampford Arundel Road in Sampford Arundel near Wellington at 12.45pm today (Sunday, September 18).

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "Upon arrival crews confirmed a two vehicle RTC with an elderly female trapped within one of the vehicles.  

"Crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to release a 78 year old female from the car, who was conveyed to hospital via ambulance. The two vehicles were also made safe."