THE driver of a car that had crashed into the garage of a property in Kingsteignton had to be rescued by firefighters.

An appliance was sent from Newton Abbot Fire Station following reports of the incident on January 17.

The car had driven through the garage and into a property, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

The driver was unable to get out of the vehicle as debris from the garage had fallen on the vehicle.

Crews removed the debris and removed the person from the vehicle unharmed.