Somerset A358 crash: Air ambulance called out scene as person …
An air ambulance was called to a major Somerset road after a crash which left a person injured. A two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 10.05am near Bishops Lydeard on the A358 on Thursday morning (June 15).
The road is closed in both directions as traffic built between Cotford Saint Luke[1] turn off (Bishops Lydeard) and Fitzroy turn off (Taunton[2]). A bus diversion was put in place for the 28, diverting via Cotford Saint Luke.
Following the crash, Avon and Somerset Police has issued a statement regarding the incident. Police said emergency services attended the scene and one person was taken to hospital.
A spokesperson for the police force said: “A two-vehicle collision was reported on the A358 near Bishops Lydeard this morning (Thu 15 Jun) shortly after 10.05am. Officers attended, as did the fire and ambulance services.
“The air ambulance was also in attendance. One person has been taken to hospital.
“Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The A358 is currently shut in both directions while recovery work is ongoing.”
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References
- ^ Cotford Saint Luke (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ A358 closed in both directions after crash near Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
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References
- ^ Cotford Saint Luke (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ A358 closed in both directions after crash near Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Click here for more traffic and travel news (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
References
- ^ Cotford Saint Luke (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ A358 closed in both directions after crash near Taunton (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
- ^ Click here for more traffic and travel news (www.somersetlive.co.uk)