A303 crash: Man rushed to hospital after two-vehicle collision near South Petherton

A man was rushed to hospital following a crash on the A303[1] in Somerset[2]. The road is closed near South Petherton following the collision between two vehicles, one of which was parked. Avon and Somerset Police[3] were called to the scene between the A358 and the A356 at around midnight today (November 17).

They have confirmed that a man was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. At the time of writing (9.30am), the A303 remains closed in both directions for recovery work to take place. A diversion route is in place[4] and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called at around midnight today (Friday 17 November) to the A303 near South Petherton following a report of a collision between two vehicles, one of which was parked. "One man was taken to hospital, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing. The road was closed while emergency services attended and vehicles were recovered."

For all of the latest updates from the A303 crash, follow our live blog here.[7]

References

1. ^ A303 (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
2. ^ Somerset (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
3. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
4. ^ diversion route is in place (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
5. ^ Woman airlifted to hospital after serious car and lorry collision (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
6. ^ 10 Somerset criminals banged up in October for sickening crimes (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
7. ^ live blog here. (www.somersetlive.co.uk)