A TOTAL of 56 people have been treated in hospital after a double decker tipped over in Bridgwater this morning (Tuesday, January 17), it has emerged.

The NHS in Somerset has been working closely with local emergency organisations following the incident on the A39 Quantock Road at around 6am.

A spokesperson on behalf of the NHS in Somerset said: “Following an incident at around 6am this morning on the A39 Quantock Road, the NHS in Somerset has been working closely with local emergency organisations and other relevant agencies involved to coordinate a response.

“As of 3pm today, 27 patients were treated at the Minor Injuries Unit in Bridgwater and a further 26 were treated at the Emergency Department at Musgrove Park Hospital for injuries consistent with a serious traffic collision.

"A small number require surgery and some have been admitted to inpatient wards.

"A further three patients were taken to Southmead Hospital, Bristol, where they received treatment, but none have needed to be admitted to hospital.

“We would like to thank all our colleagues, (including those who came in on their day off) as well as the emergency services who have been involved and supporting today and we wish all patients involved a speedy recovery.”