A CAT still has all nine lives in tact after a van managed to avoid hitting it in Williton.

Police were called to Doniford Road shortly before 3pm after a van swerved to avoid hitting a cat, and ended up on a verge.

Luckily no one has been injured, but the van is causing some obstruction on the road, a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset said.

Vehicle recovery has been arranged.