A man has died and another is fighting for his life following a single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. The incident occurred on Saturday, 22 November, between Sparkford and Wincanton.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the scene just after 2pm. The vehicle left the road near Compton Pauncefoot and ended up in a ditch, trapping four people inside.
A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. Three other people were taken to hospital; one remains in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries, another is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the third has been discharged.
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The road was closed in both directions while emergency services responded.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines and a heavy rescue unit to assist in releasing the casualties. The incident has been handed over to the police.
