DRIVERS in West Somerset are facing long delays after two crashes on the main route from Minehead to Taunton.

The first crash was shortly after noon on A358 near Sampford Rocks, Williton.

Two vehicles crash on the junction of Tower Hill leaving the road partially blocked with slow moving traffic.

The second incident was on the A39 at the Forche's Lane junction, in Bilbrook.

According to a police spokesman, one car crashed into a ditch at Bilbrook Ben and required recovery.

It happened at around 1.15pm, and was all clear by 1.45pm.

The two crashes were just eight miles apart and are causing long delays in the Williton and Washford area.

Both crashes are reported as being clear.