THERE has been a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on the A358 near Ilminster.
The road near Ashill is closed, with travel sites estimating the road will be closed for around four hours.
The collision is causing "significant" delays on the route between Thornfalcon and the Southfields Roundabout.
⚠️ An accident on the A358 Ashill will cause significant delays on the route between Thornfalcon and Southfields Roundabout.
— Travel Somerset (@TravelSomerset) March 30, 2021
This could take approximately four hours to clear.
Emergency services are at the incident.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Police are at the scene of a collision between a car and a large goods vehicle which happened on the A358 at Ashill, near Illminster, at about 11.45 this morning (Tuesday, March 30).
"The road is expected to be closed for some time while an investigation is carried out.
"A diversion is in place, but delays can be expected and motorists are advised to avoid the route where possible."
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