Emergency

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 firefighting yeovil blaze emergency fire firefighters devon somerset rescue incident

A significant fire erupted above a shop on Beer Street in Yeovil yesterday, requiring an extensive firefighting effort that lasted several hours. The blaze, which broke out above the store called ‘Blaze Away,’ was … Read More

Monday, July 28, 2025 m5 crash traffic motorway delays congestion accident emergency queues commute

A crash on the M5 motorway has resulted in significant traffic delays, with drivers experiencing queues stretching for over an hour. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, but recovery and clearance efforts …

Thursday, July 24, 2025 lorry fire m5 bridgwater traffic emergency transport road safety delays

A lorry cab suddenly caught fire on the M5 motorway near Bridgwater, causing significant traffic delays. The incident led to a buildup of heavy traffic as emergency responders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and …

Thursday, July 24, 2025 fire evacuation kitchen bridgwater smoke firecrew rescue damage safety emergency

On Wednesday, July 24, a kitchen fire prompted the evacuation of residents from a two-storey home in Bridgwater. At 12:34 PM, emergency services responded to a call reporting a fire originating in the kitchen. Upon arrival, … Read More

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 a39 farmborough crash traffic collision emergency roadblock delays transport safety

The A39 is currently blocked following a crash just outside Farmborough. Motorists are experiencing slow traffic in the area as emergency services respond to the incident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and …

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 minehead buscrash a396 oliverprice schoolbus somerset emergency investigation trafficclosure community

The A396 Cutcombe Hill, the site of a devastating school bus crash that took the life of 10-year-old Oliver Price, will remain closed for the rest of the week. The tragic incident occurred last Thursday, July 19, when a coach … Read More