OVER 200 people have signed a petition to change a stretch of the A361 which has seen two fatalities in the past 6 months.

The petition starter is calling for the speed limit to be changed to 30MPH on the A361 in East Lyng.

The Change.org petition has received over 200 signatures so far with a target of 500 signatures which means that it will considered by the Government and local council.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for people in the UK aged 1-54.

Started up by someone who lives in East Lyng, the petition starter describes "near misses occurring daily" and that people in the area "live in constant fear of accidents and the safety of loved ones."

The petition starter has called for action and believes something should be done.

They said: "We people in East Lyng, Taunton, UK, call on the local government to take immediate action in extending the 30MPH limit to Staggs Farm.

"This is a measure recommended for areas with a history of multiple accidents."

"Preserve our family's safety, protect our community, and let our roads be safe passages, not death traps."