THE victim of a fatal crash on the A358 was a 63-year-old man from Southampton. 

The crash occurred near the junction for Broadway around 6pm on Friday night. 

The A38 from Southfields roundabout near Ilminster to Thornfalcon near Taunton was closed throughout the evening, causing long delays for motorists and diversions were in place. 

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The two vehicles involved was a Volkswagen Passat and a Müller milk lorry. 

The driver of the Passat was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The passenger of the car was taken to hospital where he is said to be in critical condition. 

Avon and Somerset Police officers are appealing for witnesses that might have seen the crash. 

Anyone with information is asked to called 101, quoting reference number 15/17/1220.