UPDATE: Crash blocks roads near Shepton Mallet

By Emma Dance 5th Aug 2022

The crash has happened where the B3139 meets the B3135 (Photo: Google Street View)
The crash has happened where the B3139 meets the B3135 (Photo: Google Street View)

Nub News has received reports of an accident at the Burnt Wood crossroads.

It is understood that the road is currently blocked in all four directions, with buses unable to serve Binegar and Gurney Slade, and diverting via Bristol Hill, Green Ore, Chewton Mendip and Ston Easton, and resuming the route at Chilcompton.

It is believed that four vehicles were involved. The road was reopen by 1.15pm

Police and ambulance services were unable to supply any information.

The crossroads are a notorious accident blackspot. There have been number of incidents at the crossroads over the years, with local motorists calling for extra safety measures, a roundabout or traffic lights to be installed there.

     

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