A WOMAN has been freed after falling and getting trapped in some railings.

Fire fighters were scrambled to Howard Close, Braintree, around 12.30pm.

They used an electric saw to free her shortly before 1pm.

Paramedics were also on scene at the residential cul-de-sac.

A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said she suffered minor injuries but was taken to Colchester General Hospital for further assessment.