A significant three-vehicle collision has prompted a full closure and diversion on the A303 near Chard in Somerset as of Thursday afternoon, 30 July. The incident occurred shortly before 2pm and has resulted in two injuries, with emergency services remaining on site to manage the scene and conduct investigations.
National Highways has issued warnings regarding the closure along this vital route, advising motorists to anticipate delays and allow extra time for their journeys. The affected section of the A303 is closed in both directions between the A358 at Rushton Cross and the A30 at Upottery.
To facilitate traffic flow, National Highways has set up clearly marked diversion routes:
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- Westbound travellers should follow signs displaying a hollow square symbol.
- Eastbound travellers should follow signs with a solid circle symbol.
Roads and traffic monitoring service Inrix has reported that while the road remains closed between Castlemain (Buckland St Mary) and the Howley turn-off (Marsh), traffic is coping well under the diversion measures.
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that two individuals were hospitalised following the collision, with one person sustaining potentially life-threatening injuries. A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury through careless driving.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting reference 5226213546.
“The A303 is closed in both directions due to a serious collision involving three cars, and we are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the full circumstances of the crash,” said a spokesperson from National Highways.
Motorists are advised to stay updated with the latest information and follow official diversion signs while emergency services deal with the incident in the area.