Two die in collision on A358 near Taunton

Summarised from 3 outlets · 10 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

Two people died when a Mazda van collided with a Volvo lorry on the A358 near Taunton.

Two people died in a collision between a Mazda van and a Volvo lorry on the A358 near Taunton. The crash occurred at Combe Florey and resulted in the closure of the road in both directions for several hours. An air ambulance attended the scene.

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses. In response to the closure, a Somerset railway offered free travel to the public as an alternative to the disrupted road route.

The local MP expressed sadness at the deaths following the crash on this key route into Taunton.

How it is being reported

• Air ambulance lands as Taunton town centre road closed both ways - LIVESomerset County Gazette · 2 Oct, 06:50
• Taunton road closed in both directions for several hours after crashSomersetLive · 2 Oct, 03:03
• MP 'extremely saddened' after two die in A358 lorry crash near TauntonSomersetLive · 1 Oct, 20:18
• Two people die after serious crashBBC Somerset · 30 Sept, 14:15
• Two die in A358 lorry crash near TauntonSomersetLive · 30 Sept, 14:11
• Two die after van and lorry crash closes key A-road near TauntonSomerset County Gazette · 30 Sept, 13:44
• A358 closed after crash as Somerset railway offers free travelSomerset County Gazette · 30 Sept, 12:05
• A358 shut after crash between Taunton and Williton - updatesSomersetLive · 30 Sept, 09:53
• Key A-road into Taunton closed after two die in crashSomerset County Gazette · 30 Sept, 08:23
• LIVE - Major Somerset A-road shut by police due to emergency incidentSomerset County Gazette · 30 Sept, 08:23

In this story: Taunton · A358 · Combe Florey · Avon and Somerset Police

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