A303 near Ilminster, Somerset, closed westbound due to serious crash, person rescued, and emergency services handling incident.

A serious crash on the A303 near Ilminster, Somerset, led to the westbound closure. Fire crews rescued a trapped person using hydraulic cutting equipment. The road was closed for emergency services to handle the incident. National Highways advised motorists to consider re-routing, delaying journeys, or following the Solid Triangle diversion symbol. The conditions of those involved are not yet known.