Chard and Honiton: A30 closed both ways due to crash

According to the Avon and Somerset Police, the A30 remained closed at the Somerset and Devon border following a single vehicle collision overnight on Wednesday, January 15. The road remained closed on January 16 to allow authorities to conduct collision investigation work and repairs between the Whitestaunton / Northay turn-off (Chard) and James Lane (Crawley, Honiton). No one was injured during the collision.

A spokesperson for the Avon and Somerset Police said: "An articulated lorry left the road at about 11.30pm on Wednesday and a closure remains in place to allow for specialist vehicle recovery work. "The closure is between Chard and the A30's junction with the A303. "Thankfully no one was injured in the collision."

All drivers have been recommended to seek an alternative route until the road reopens.

A spokesperson for Devon Alert said: "Due to an earlier road traffic collision, the A30 near Crawley, Honiton Remains closed.

Please use an alternative route."

References

1. ^ The A30 in Chard and Honiton is closed both ways due to a crash (www.chardandilminsternews.co.uk)
2. ^ Two people in hospital after A358 crash near Taunton (www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk)
3. ^ LIVE: Two car crash closes main road both ways near Taunton (www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk)