Emergency

Monday, March 30, 2026 a358 traffic crash mattockstreehill police roadclosure emergency collision travel incident

A serious crash has occurred on Mattocks Tree Hill, resulting in the closure of the A358 road in both directions. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene, managing the incident and directing traffic. …

Friday, March 27, 2026 hinkley fire emergency smoke firefighters blaze response safety incident plume

A significant fire broke out near Hinkley Point C, sending a towering plume of thick black smoke into the sky. Emergency crews from three nearby fire stations quickly mobilized and arrived at the scene to tackle the blaze and … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 fire hinkley emergency smoke firefighters blaze nuclear safety incident response

A significant fire broke out near the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station today, producing a thick and towering plume of black smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from three nearby stations were quickly dispatched to the … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 accident rescue firedepartment somerset puriton crash emergency firefighters vehicle extrication

A car collided with a residential property in Puriton, Somerset, on the evening of Thursday, March 26, prompting a swift rescue operation by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. At 5:02 pm, crews from Taunton and … Read More

Thursday, March 26, 2026 m5 accident emergency firefighters rescue crash vehicle extraction safety road

Multiple emergency service crews were dispatched to the scene following a vehicle crash on the M5. Firefighters worked quickly to cut the casualty free from the damaged vehicle, ensuring their safe removal and timely medical …

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 missing bridgwater teen police emergency blonde welfare alert urgent search

Police are urgently asking the public to call 999 if they have any information on the whereabouts of a missing 14-year-old girl from Bridgwater. The teenager has straight blonde hair and was last seen recently. Authorities …