A motorist escaped this car with minor injuries following a crash on the coast road at Smeale.

The fire service released this picture of the aftermath of the incident, which happened yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

Fire station officer Tony Duncan said: ’Initial reports from persons on scene were that one person was trapped and the vehicle was on fire.

’Police arriving on scene were able to confirm that the fire was out and that one person had been extricated from the vehicle and was receiving medical attention from paramedics on scene.

’The male driver had escaped serious injury but was transported to hospital for treatment to minor injuries received.’