Emergency

Monday, April 27, 2026 sherborne fire building roof collapse derelict firefighters emergency blaze safety

The roof of a derelict building in Sherborne recently collapsed after a fierce fire engulfed the structure. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain the blaze and secure the area. Despite their efforts, the … Read More

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 …

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

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

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 …

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