A MAIN road in West Somerset is blocked after a serious crash.

Fire crews from Minehead, Williton, Taunton and Nether Stowey are dealing with the collision on the A39.

The A39 between Minehead and Porlock is currently blocked and drivers are being urged to avoid the area.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The road is likely to be closed for some time. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes.

"Did you see this collision? It happened at just before 3.30pm today on the A39 near Tivington and involved a VW and a 4x4. If you have any information, please call 101 and give the call handler log number 654 of today."