High-speed crash near Axminster and Chard traps man in car
Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
A driver had to be freed from a vehicle after a high-speed collision with a tree forced the closure of a major road linking East Devon and Somerset.
Emergency services were called to the A358 at Tytherleigh, near Axminster, at around 9.35am on Sunday, 21st June, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said two passengers had managed to get out of the car before crews arrived.
The driver, however, remained trapped inside and was freed by firefighters before being treated by ambulance personnel.
The incident led to the closure of the A358 between Axminster and Chard while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the crash and recovery work was carried out.
Devon Highways confirmed the road remained closed until approximately 6.45pm, with diversion routes in place throughout the day.
No details have been released about the driver’s condition or the extent of any injuries sustained in the collision.
The closure caused significant disruption for motorists travelling between East Devon and South Somerset during the Summer Solstice, with drivers being diverted for much of the day while emergency crews worked at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the crash have not been disclosed and enquiries into the incident are continuing. Police are appealing for anyone with further information to come forward.
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