Multiple vehicles involved in A-road crash

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The road is expected to be closed for several hours

An A-road has been closed after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash, police say.

The A358 has been closed between Southfields Roundabout and Rapps, near Ilminster, Somerset, after an incident shortly after 10:00 BST.

Heavy traffic has built up in the area, with the junction with Broadway Street and the Ilton turn-off (Cad Road) also closed.

Avon and Somerset Police asked motorists to avoid the area wherever possible, with closures expected to be in place for several hours.

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