A358 closed for emergency repairs after Range Rover and lorry collide

The A358 remains closed in both directions near Hatch Beauchamp following a serious crash yesterday, Wednesday, February 14. A driver was airlifted to hospital following the collision ^[1] involving a Range Rover and a lorry at around 3.50pm.

In an update today (February 15), Somerset Council has warned motorists that the route between Ilminster and Taunton remained closed. Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes if they are planning to travel in the area.

The A358 was closed immediately after the crash due to the serious nature of the incident and a significant diesel spill. Emergency repair work is continuing to take place on a 60m stretch of both lanes following the damage caused.

Somerset Council said: "Motorists are being warned that the A358 near Hatch Beauchamp will remain closed in both directions until this afternoon (Thursday 15 Feb) for emergency repairs and resurfacing. The works follow a collision yesterday and motorists will need to find alternative routes if planning to travel between Taunton and the Ilminster roundabout.

"Somerset Council’s Highways Team reacted swiftly to the incident that took place on one of the county’s busiest routes at around 4pm yesterday. They immediately put an emergency road closure in place and organised a clear up following a significant diesel spill.

Emergency repair work is taking place on the A358 (Image: Somerset Council)

"The damage caused by the spill meant the team has also had to hastily arrange emergency repair work to a 60m stretch of both lanes. This will take place this morning and into the afternoon."

The latest log from traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "A358 in both directions closed, delays due to emergency carriageway repairs from Bickenhall turn off (Hatch Beauchamp) to West Hatch turn off (West Hatch). The road has been closed since yesterday afternoon whilst the road is resurfaced after an accident."

References

^{^} driver was airlifted to hospital following the collision (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
^{^} Man and woman fled hit-and-run crash scene (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
^{^} Dangerous man jailed for sexual activity with a child (www.somersetlive.co.uk)