Yeovil A3088 road closed after crash with five vehicles

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A Somerset A-road has been closed this morning following a five-vehicle crash near a busy roundabout, causing traffic delays and diversions for drivers.

Police have confirmed that one person has been sent to hospital after a multi-car collision involving four cars and a lorry just before 8am this morning (October 26).

The A3088 in Yeovil remains closed both ways between the Bunford Lane roundabout to the A303 (Cartgate Roundabout).

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We were called to a collision involving five vehicles on the A3088 Westbound, in Yeovil, at around 7.55am today (Monday 26 October).

"The collision involved a lorry and four cars, and one injured person has been taken to hospital for treatment.

"The road remains closed while enquiries continue at the scene and to allow for vehicle recovery."

Road closed Yeovil crash (Image: Google Maps)

At time of publication the A3088 remains closed both ways for recovery investigators to assess the scene.

It is expected that the road will reopen later this afternoon following the incident.

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