AN embarrassed 12-year-old Wellington girl who locked herself out of her house had an adventure she will want to forget.

The youngster had to be rescued by firefighters after she tried to get in through a first floor window and got stuck on the window ledge.

A firefighter from Wellington Fire Station scaled a ladder and lowered her to safety after the call went out at about 3.30pm on Monday.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and rescue Service spokesman said: "She was suffering from shock and slight injuries."

*For this story and all the top Wellington area news, see Thursday's Somerset County Gazette.