ONE person has been arrested and another taken to hospital following a a two-vehicle collision on the A358 Axminster Road near Chard today (June 12).
The incident, which happened at around 12.40pm, led to the road being closed in both directions between Waterlake Road and New Lane.
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One person has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drugs, taking without consent, leaving the scene of a collision, being in possession of a Class B drug and driving without insurance.
The other person has been taken to hospital by paramedics with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.
The road continues to be blocked in both directions and diversions are in place.
Avon and Somerset Police said it is advising motorists to seek an alternative route while enquiries are ongoing.
Anybody witnesses or anybody with information or dashcam footage, particularly of the vehicles in the moments leading up to the collision, have been urged to call 101 quoting 5225163797, or fill out an online appeals form.
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