THREE people and a dog were rescued by firefighters after the vehicle they were in tipped over and left the road.

Fire crews from Cheddar and Glastonbury stabilised the vehicle during the operation in Cheddar Road, Wedmore, at 4.05am this morning (Monday).

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "One fire appliance from Cheddar and one from Glastonbury attended a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle, where the vehicle had left the road and was on its side.

"There were three persons and a dog inside the vehicle.

"Crews arrived on scene and stabilised the vehicle using a tirfor winch, and began administering first aid to the casualties.

"Two passengers were able to self extricate, and crews awaited paramedics for assistance before extricating the third casualty.

"On advice from paramedics and following removal of the side of the vehicle using road rescue equipment, the third casualty was able to self rescue, along with the dog.

"Crews also used small tools and lighting at the incident.

"Police attended, and duty of care was left with them."