EMERGENCY services are at scene of two road closures after a small aircraft collided with power lines near Norton St Philip and Farleigh Hungerford. 

The collision happened at about 2.10pm today (Wednesday, August 23). There are not thought to be any serious injuries.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The A36 is closed between the Beckington roundabout and the junction with the A366, while the A366 Farleigh Road is closed between Bath Road, Norton St Philip, and its junction with the A36.

"Motorists are urged to avoid the area as the road may be closed for at least 12 hours."

A Trowbridge Police spokesperson said: "We are currently assisting our colleagues at Avon and Somerset Police and the fire service following an incident on the A36 near the turning for Farleigh Hungerford.

"A small aircraft has been involved in a collision with power lines, causing the lines to be down across the road.

"There are not thought to be any serious injuries.

"The A36 is currently closed near the junction for Farleigh Hungerford and is likely to remain so for several hours."

National Highways has put a diversion route in place for affected drivers. 

A spokesperson said: “Drivers in Somerset and Wiltshire are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys following the closure of the A36 near Beckington this afternoon.

“The A36 has been fully closed between the A361 (Beckington) and A366 (Farleigh Hungerford) junctions after a light aircraft collided with power lines.

“Avon and Somerset Police are leading the incident, the fire service are also attending, and the road is expected to be closed through the afternoon and evening peak.

“Clearly signed diversion routes are in place and in the meantime, National Highways is advising drivers to plan their journeys and find alternate routes while the closure remains.”