Four individuals were trapped in a vehicle after it crashed into a ditch on the A303 in Somerset this Saturday afternoon, November 22.
The accident happened just after 2pm between Sparkford and Wincanton. Multiple fire crews were dispatched promptly after the vehicle left the road and ended up in the ditch.
All three emergency services—fire, ambulance, and police—attended the scene, including the air ambulance. Firefighters worked diligently to free the four trapped occupants from the vehicle.
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Fire crews remained on site for nearly seven hours, finally clearing the scene shortly after 9pm. Details regarding the severity of the injuries sustained are not yet available.
As investigations continue, the A303 remains fully closed in both directions between the A359 near Sparkford and the A371 near Wincanton. National Highways has set up diversion routes to manage traffic flow around the closure.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the response: three fire engines initially attended, with additional resources including a heavy rescue unit dispatched after assessing the scene. Crews assisted ambulance teams in safely releasing the casualties before handing over the incident to the police.