Road near Shepton Mallet partially blocked following crash at accident blackspot crossroads
By Tim Lethaby 16th Jul 2021
A crash at a notorious accident blackspot crossroads near Shepton Mallet is partially blocking the road this morning (June 19).
The collision happened at about 9.45am at the junction of the B3139 and the B3135 just outside of Shepton Mallet, known locally as Burnt Wood Crossroads or Whitnell Corner, near Binegar.
There have been a 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.
Numerous emergency vehicles have been in attendance of the crash today, including multiple police cars.
The incident is causing traffic delays in all four directions, and motorists are being advised to find an alternative route.
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