A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she was trapped under a car.

Firefighters from Sherborne and Yeovil attended the scene at Oborne Road near Sherborne just before 1pm this afternoon.

They lifted the car using airbags and the woman was handed over to the care of paramedics and taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said drivers should always ensure the handbrake is correctly applied before leaving their vehicle.