A MOTORIST was rescued by firefighters after his car got stuck in a flood this morning (Thursday, February 2).

Fire crews from Chard and Ilminster, along with a water rescue unit and support vehicle from Exmouth attended the incident at Crock Street, Donyatt, at around 11am.

On arrival they discovered a man trapped inside a vehicle in flood water.

Firefighters donned dry suits before wading to the vehicle and removing it from the water.