A woman has been hospitalized with potentially life-altering injuries following a two-car collision near Thornfalcon, just outside Taunton. The accident occurred on the A358 shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4.
Emergency services quickly closed the road to manage the scene and provide aid. Seven individuals in total were involved in the crash, and paramedics treated them on site.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson appealed for witnesses to come forward, as the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. “We received a call at 12:57 p.m. reporting the collision, and emergency teams responded immediately. The road closure was temporary and has now been lifted,” said the spokesperson.
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Although the woman’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, officials described them as potentially life-changing. Anyone who saw the collision and has not yet spoken to the police is encouraged to contact them at 101, referencing incident number 5226002549.
Traffic was slowed substantially for about three hours before returning to normal around 4 p.m.
Firefighters played a critical role in rescuing one person trapped inside a vehicle. A spokesperson from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two fire engines from Taunton attended the scene, assisting ambulance crews in safely extracting the casualty.
All seven individuals involved were assessed by paramedics before being transported or released.