A lane is closed after a multiple vehicle collision took place on a busy road in Somerset on Sunday evening (March 17).

Avon and Somerset police have reported that a multiple vehicle crash took place on the A303 by Wincanton.

Inrix reports that one lane is closed due to an accident on the A303 Westbound between A371 (Wincanton) and A359 (Sparkford).

Traffic is reportedly coping well.

Lane one (of two) is closed to assist with vehicle recovery.

As of 6.18pm, Inrix reports: "A303 Westbound closed, very slow traffic due to serious multi-vehicle accident from Hayes End (Somerset) to A358 (Horton Cross).

"Road closed as of 17:55. Accident has occurred just south of South Petherton. This is separate to the earlier accident that had occurred between Wincanton and Sparkford.

"Diversion - via South Petherton roundabout on to local routes. No signed diversion."

At just after 6.30pm, Highways England have added: "A303 full closure of the road Westbound from the SouthPetherton roundabout due to a road traffic collision. Diversion route is via a local road south of the A303. Police currently on scene."

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