A MAN trapped inside a van was freed by firefighters.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received calls of a road traffic collision involving a van with a person trapped inside in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, December 31.

Crews were mobilised from Ashburton and Buckfastleigh, later being joined by crew from Bovey Tracey.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed that one vehicle was on its side with one male still within the vehicle.

Crews worked to gain entry to the vehicle using small tools, a hose reel jet, stabilisation blocks, a thermal imaging camera and a ladder.

The man was freed using hydraulic cutting equipment.

He was then left in the care of the ambulance service.