A358

‘Severe’ M5 delays and standstill traffic in Somerset

There are long delays in both directions on the M5 as holiday traffic arrives in the Westcountry this afternoon (August 18).
Traffic is at almost a standstill near Bristol and Bridgwater, while there are long delays passing Taunton and Weston-super-Mar…

Man in 70s dies in fatal crash on A35 near Dorset border

The busy road – a key route between Dorset and Devon – was closed for about eight hours near Axminster yesterday afternoon.
The crash involved a Citroen C3 car and a MAN lorry near the junction with the A358 at about 1.40pm.
A man in his 70s, from Kilm…

Man from Kilmington dies after crash on A35 near Axminster

The accident involved a Citroen C3 car and a MAN heavy goods vehicle near the junction with the A358 at around 1.40 pm on Thursday.
A man in his 70s, from Kilmington, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being su…

Recap: M5 reopens after vehicle fire in Somerset

All traffic was held on the M5 in Somerset[1] following a vehicle fire this afternoon (July 20). According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, both sides of the motorway were closed between Taunton and Bridgwater[2].
The fire is said to have broken out b…

Crash between car and lorry closes A35 in Devon

The A35 in Devon has been closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a lorry.National Highways said the crash took place between the A30 near Honiton and the A358 near Axminster and police were on the scene.National Highways said th…

A35 into Dorset closed after crash between car and lorry

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, are in attendance on the A35 near Axminster in east Devon. 
Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to the busy road – a key route into Dorset – at about 1.40pm between the Axminster and Musbury tur…

Four people taken to hospital after crash near Taunton

The collision happened between Cross Keys roundabout and Cotford St Luke roundabout. 
All emergency services were in attendance and police closed the road.
Taunton Fire Station said on their arrival “crews were immediately sent to the scene and found t…

‘Nobody was taken to hospital’ after lorry flips on the A358

The lorry overturned on the Southfields roundabout near Ilminster, heading towards Taunton[1]. This caused one lane to be blocked. Drivers were warned of delays.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene along with Avon and So…

Recap: A358 near Ilminster cleared after lorry overturns

There was heavy traffic on the A358 near Ilminster this afternoon (May 16) due to an overturned lorry. Police say it flipped on the route heading towards Taunton near the A303 junction.
Drivers were told to plan ahead of their journeys in the area as d…