Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash near Ilminster which saw two casualties airlifted to hospital and another one taken by ambulance.

Police received the call to assist the fire service at around 2.55pm.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said that a road closure is currently in place and advised drivers to avoid the area.

Any witnesses to the crash which took place near Whitelackington on the B3168 are asked to call police on 101 quoting the log number 475.