Firefighters called to the scene in Honiton.

A woman and two-year-old child in Honiton had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in a bedroom.

The incident occurred at Queen Street at 7.16am this morning (Tuesday) and a fire appliance from Honiton was called to the scene.

A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: β€œOn arrival the crew gained access to the bedroom through a rear window using small tools and a short extension ladder and freed the adult and child.”