A DRIVER had to be rescued after his 4x4 left a Herefordshire road earlier today (December 9).

Emergency services were called to the B4214, at the A465 junction near Bromyard, at around 4pm.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said the driver had to be released; however, was unharmed. 

The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident but has since reopened.