Cyclist Injured in Bridgwater Hit-and-Run Incident Friday, May 15, 2026 cyclist hitandrun bridgwater somerset police accident vehicle investigation injury appeal A cyclist in his 40s was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on the A372 near Bridgwater, Somerset, in a hit-and-run incident. Emergency services responded to the crash, which occurred around 11:40 pm on Friday, 8 … Read More
Driver Flees After Multiple Crashes Near KFC – Police Seek Witnesses Friday, May 8, 2026 driver crash hit-and-run kfc police investigation witnesses road-safety emergency vehicle A driver fled the scene following multiple collisions near a KFC outlet, prompting an urgent appeal from the police for witnesses. The vehicle was involved in several crashes in the area before the driver escaped on foot. … Read More
Works Vehicle Severely Damaged in Fire That Blocked Busy Somerset A-Road Sunday, April 12, 2026 fire somerset jcb a358 roadclosure emergency firefighters police vehicle smoke A JCB works vehicle caught fire on the A358 Hornsbury Hill in Chard, Somerset, causing significant damage and temporarily blocking a busy road. The incident occurred around 4:23 pm on April 11, prompting an immediate response … Read More
Fire on the M5 Leads to Major Delays Monday, March 30, 2026 m5 fire traffic delays vehicle emergency motorway incident safety congestion A vehicle fire on the M5 motorway this afternoon caused significant disruption for motorists. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but the incident led to severe delays as lanes were closed to ensure safety. …
Car Crashes Into Home in Puriton, Driver Rescued by Firefighters Friday, March 27, 2026 accident rescue firedepartment somerset puriton crash emergency firefighters vehicle extrication A car collided with a residential property in Puriton, Somerset, on the evening of Thursday, March 26, prompting a swift rescue operation by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. At 5:02 pm, crews from Taunton and … Read More
M5 Casualty Safely Extracted After Vehicle Crash Thursday, March 26, 2026 m5 accident emergency firefighters rescue crash vehicle extraction safety road Multiple emergency service crews were dispatched to the scene following a vehicle crash on the M5. Firefighters worked quickly to cut the casualty free from the damaged vehicle, ensuring their safe removal and timely medical …