A collision during rush hour on the A39 at Chewton Hill in Chewton Mendip led to significant traffic delays this evening, December 2. The crash partially blocked the road in both directions, resulting in slow-moving and queued traffic extending from Turnpike Corner to B3114 Lower Street.
The incident was first reported at 5:44pm on traffic monitoring site Inrix, which noted, “A39 Chewton Hill in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident from Turnpike Corner to B3114 Lower Street.” Emergency services responded promptly, and the road was fully cleared by 7:05pm, allowing traffic to return to normal flow.
Motorists are advised to stay informed of traffic updates during busy periods to avoid delays.