A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being freed from an overturned car in Dilmore Lane, Fernhill Heath this afternoon.

The woman, who is in her 60s, was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for a precautionary check but is not believed to be badly injured.

A paramedic responder managed to free her from the overturned car after she became trapped in the vehicle by her seatbelt.

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and paramedic responder to the scene at 3.15pm.

Fire crews from Worcester and Droitwich were also sent and made the vehicle safe.