Huge Lorry Tips Over on Flooded Somerset Road Tuesday, February 3, 2026 somerset flooding lorry rescue stormchandra godney recovery agriculture emergency transport A lorry driver was rescued after his vehicle toppled on a severely flooded Somerset road during Storm Chandra. The incident occurred on Godney Road near Wells, a location frequently impacted by rising waters from the River … Read More
Two People Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport injury A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has led to two individuals being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. Authorities …
Two Hospitalized Following M5 Crash Near Taunton Monday, February 2, 2026 m5 crash taunton hospital accident emergency traffic collision transport investigation A crash on the M5 motorway near Taunton has resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which caused temporary disruption to traffic. Authorities are currently …
No Funding Available to Reopen Key Yeovil Rat Run Nearly Five Years After Landslide Closure Monday, February 2, 2026 chinnockhollow somerset yeovil landslide roadclosure infrastructure budget transport safety council Somerset Council has no budget allocated to reopen Chinnock Hollow, a vital rat run in Yeovil, nearly five years after it was closed due to a significant landslide. The narrow road, which connects the A30 High Street in East … Read More
Somerset Flooding: Emergency Agency Statement and Rail Disruptions Amid Ongoing Heavy Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra emergency environment rainfall transport metoffice southwest rivers Persistent heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc across the South West, with Somerset bearing the brunt after a major incident declaration following Storm Chandra. The region faces heightened flooding risks as rain continues to … Read More
M5 Traffic Comes to a Halt Due to Somerset Crash Sunday, February 1, 2026 m5 somerset traffic crash delay motorway emergency commuters transport roadsafety Traffic on the M5 motorway near Somerset was brought to a complete stop following a significant crash. The incident caused extensive delays, with vehicles backed up for miles. Emergency services responded promptly to the …