EMERGENCY services were called to a collision between a car and a trailer carrying livestock today.

The incident happened on the A303 eastbound between Southfields Roundabout and South Petherton.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident at around 11.45am where the vehicle was said to be completely blocking the carriageway.

A spokesman for the fire service said: “The police were already in attendance arranging vehicle recovery and liaising with the driver.

“The scene was made safe and the animals were returned to the farm for safety.”