Two people were taken to hospital following the crash that closed the B3136 out of Shepton Mallet last night (August 4).

Just after 6.15pm, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue control received a 999 call reporting a two-vehicle road traffic collision with possibly people still trapped, at the crossroads where the B3136 from Shepton Mallet to Pilton meets Ridge Lane.

On arrival crews confirmed this was a collision involving a car and a pick-up truck.

All persons were free and clear of the pick-up truck, however there were two casualties medically trapped in the car.

Crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to release both casualties, who were then conveyed to hospital via air ambulance and a road ambulance.