Building Fire Forces Closure of A-Road Near Somerset Border Monday, April 27, 2026 fire roadclosure somerset emergency traffic buildingfire safety transport incident localnews A significant building fire has resulted in the closure of an A-road near the Somerset border. Authorities have closed the road in both directions to ensure public safety and allow emergency services to manage the situation …
Toaster Fire Ravages Taunton Kitchen, Two Treated at Scene Friday, April 24, 2026 toaster fire taunton rescue firefighters emergency smoke kitchen inhalation damage A fire sparked by a toaster caused significant damage to a kitchen in a terraced house in north Taunton on Friday, April 24, around 2:30 pm. The blaze quickly filled the home with smoke, prompting a rapid response from … Read More
Man Hospitalized After Skip Overturns on A-Road Near Bath Thursday, April 23, 2026 accident skip spill diesel bath highway emergency traffic injury cleanup A man has been hospitalized following an accident in which a skip overturned on a busy A-road near Bath. The incident resulted in rubble and diesel spilling across the highway, causing traffic delays and raising safety … Read More
Person Rescued from River Avon in Bath Thursday, April 23, 2026 rescue riveravon bath emergency water safety incident response emergencyservices recovery A person was successfully rescued from the River Avon in Bath earlier today. Emergency services were quickly on the scene after receiving reports of someone in distress in the water. Rescue teams worked efficiently to bring …
Major Delays on M5, A38, A30, and A380 Following Serious Crash Near Exeter Thursday, April 23, 2026 m5 a38 a30 a380 exeter crash traffic delays emergency disruption Significant traffic delays are causing widespread disruption on the M5, A38, A30, and A380 due to a serious crash near Exeter. Emergency services are on site managing the situation, but drivers are advised to expect … Read More
Man Imprisoned After Setting Fire That Razed Wiltshire Rental Home Wednesday, April 22, 2026 arson explosion wiltshire emergency firefighting police prosecution mansafety emergencyresponse propertydamage A 73-year-old man was sentenced to over three years in prison after deliberately igniting a fire that caused a destructive explosion in his rented home in Mere, Wiltshire. Martin Clayton poured petrol around the living room … Read More