Emergency

Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset burnham-on-sea crash fatality police pedestrian collision investigation traffic emergency

A woman in her 70s tragically died in a car crash in Burnham-on-Sea on the evening of Thursday, January 22. The collision, which involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, occurred on Berrow Road at 7:19 pm. Avon and Somerset … Read More

Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset flooding stormingrid roadclosures traffic warnings emergency weather rains safety

Storm Ingrid has brought heavy rains and strong winds to Somerset, causing significant flooding across the region. Authorities have issued numerous road closures and warnings to keep residents safe as water levels continue to … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 carfire taunton fireservice emergency devon somerset roadsafety trafficincident firefighters

A car caught fire on the M5 near Taunton this evening, January 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident on the M5 at Pitminster just … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 fire m5 taunton car accident emergency firefighters rescue highways blaze

A car fire on the M5 near Taunton sparked a swift and decisive response from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service on the evening of January 22. At 6:11 pm, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in Pitminster … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 sliproad crash traffic closure delays emergency transportation accident congestion sport

A crash on the M5 has led to a partial closure of one of its slip roads, causing significant traffic slowdowns in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to plan their journeys accordingly. Emergency services are …

Monday, January 19, 2026 accident somerset rescue firecrew collision a303 emergency injury vehicle police

A woman was rescued after being trapped in her car following a single-vehicle crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:40am on January 18, Avon and Somerset Police responded to a collision near Southfields … Read More