TWO people have been rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in mud in the New Forest.

Crews from two fire stations - Beaulieu and Redbridge - were called to Pig Bush car park, near Beaulieu Road station, just before 2pm today.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews rescued two casualties who had become stuck in the mud.

"Both casualties were fit and well after they were rescued with firefighters using a mud path and ladder."

Firefighters were at the scene for about an hour.