A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a "multiple vehicle" crash on the A303 yesterday (Sunday).

Police have confirmed the death of the woman, who had been airlifted to Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, following the collision at Horton Cross, ner Ilminster.

Police have not yet revelead the identity of the dead woman.


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Another woman in her 20s is in a life-threatening condition in Southmead.

Two other women - one in her 20s, the other in her 70s - were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, although their injuries are described by police as "not serious".

A section of the road was closed into the afternoon following the colliison at 8.10am yesterday.