DRIVERS were facing lengthy delays today after a crash on a main Somerset thoroughfare.

The crash happened on the A39 at Huish Lane, Washford, in the early afternoon and affected traffic in both directions.

Police were called to the scene.

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"Traffic easing, earlier accident on A39 both ways at Huish Lane," said a Highways England spokesperson.

Police have now left the scene, he added, and traffic was said to be 'easing' in the area.