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Police respond after an incident involving a vehicle near a Somerset town centre today (November 6).

Large emergency response as crashed car lands on wall near town centre

Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers

Have fun on Halloween, but be aware of potential dangers

Somerset residents warned about candle safety this Halloween

A cordon was implemented and residents were evacuated due to the gas leak.

A cordon was implemented and residents were evacuated due to the gas leak.

Ilminster Carnival organisers 'disappointed' as gas leak halts event mid-procession

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival cancelled mid-procession amid suspected 'gas leak'

Avon and Somerset Police officers outside the Premier store in Ilminster following the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police officers outside the Premier store in Ilminster following the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police comment after 'anti-social behaviour incident' in Ilminster sparks response

Tapstone Business Park, Chard.

Tapstone Business Park, Chard.

Avon and Somerset Police

Person airlifted to hospital after incident near Chard Greggs

Traffic on the A30 for illustrative purposes only.

Traffic on the A30 for illustrative purposes only.

Devon and Cornwall Police

Woman in 70s seriously injured after two-vehicle crash on A30 near Chard

National Grid issues update after Chard fire leaves households without power

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters attend incident in Chard amid reports of people inside burning home

The fire broke out on Westminster Street in Yeovil

The fire broke out on Westminster Street in Yeovil

Firefighters rush to fire in busy Somerset town centre street

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Severe delays reported amid incident on A358 in Chard

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire crews respond to Somerset blaze amid reports of people trapped inside

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Person rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped in two-vehicle crash

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

Huge delays reported along the A303 in Somerset following crash

Adam Dance MP at Horsey Lane

Adam Dance MP at Horsey Lane

MP: 'Be part of the case for change'

Fire services were called to an apparently deliberate blaze in Norton-sub-Hamdon, the same evening as a fire was also put out in nearby Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Fire services were called to an apparently deliberate blaze in Norton-sub-Hamdon, the same evening as a fire was also put out in nearby Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Deliberate fires in neighbouring Somerset villages spark concern

The A303 in Somerset remains closed for a second day after a serious HGV fire that broke out on Monday night

The A303 in Somerset remains closed for a second day after a serious HGV fire that broke out on Monday night

Key A303 stretch in Somerset reopens after serious fire

Fire crews described the lorry as 'well alight'.

Fire crews described the lorry as 'well alight'.

Fire service issues update as A303 in Somerset closed due to serious fire

The firefighters had to deal with rapid fire spread, challenging weather conditions, and limited water supply.

The firefighters had to deal with rapid fire spread, challenging weather conditions, and limited water supply.

Somerset crews tackle "significant wildfire"

Edward was last seen in the Crewkerne area on Tuesday this week.

Edward was last seen in the Crewkerne area on Tuesday this week.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal to find 58-year-old man missing from Somerset

Andy Bragg, 64, was previously a reserve firefighter for Wellington Fire Station for 7 years.

Andy Bragg, 64, was previously a reserve firefighter for Wellington Fire Station for 7 years.

Firefighters thank mystery window cleaner after roadside blaze near Chard

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: Keeping Somerset’s roads safe is everyone’s responsibility

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Firefighters tackle 'fast-moving fire rapidly consuming grassland' in Chard

Heavy delays reported along A303 amid reports of an incident - LIVE

Heavy delays reported along A303 amid reports of an incident - LIVE

Heavy delays on key A303 Somerset route amid reports of crash - RECAP

An incident has occurred on the A303 Ilminster bypass this evening (Friday, July 31)

An incident has occurred on the A303 Ilminster bypass this evening (Friday, July 31)

'Serious incident' on A303 in Somerset with multiple police cars at scene

Two people have been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A303 today, and a man has been arrested.

Two people have been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A303 today, and a man has been arrested.

Avon and Somerset Police

Person airlifted to hospital as serious crash closes A303 in Somerset

A303 near the site of the incident.

A303 near the site of the incident.

A303 closed: Two rescued from vehicles as emergency services attend serious crash

Emergency services respond amid reports of multi-vehicle crash on A-road - LIVE

Emergency services respond amid reports of multi-vehicle crash on A-road - LIVE

Huge delays reported amid reports of 'multi-vehicle crash' on A-road - RECAP

Fire crews responding to the blaze.

Fire crews responding to the blaze.

Huge response as combine harvester fire spreads to field near Chard

Air ambulance spotted in Chard amid incident.

Air ambulance spotted in Chard amid incident.

Air ambulance seen landing in Chard after weekend incident

Outside the Tesco petrol station in Ditton Street.

Outside the Tesco petrol station in Ditton Street.

Man in 90s rushed to hospital after Ilminster hit-and-run

Smoke from the fire.

Smoke from the fire.

Firefighters from across Somerset tackle huge grassland wildfire

A man has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old baby in Somerset.

A man has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old baby in Somerset.

Father, 39, 'solely responsible' for murdering four-week old baby in Somerset

Ilminster fire crews at the scene of an incident for illustrative purposes only.

Ilminster fire crews at the scene of an incident for illustrative purposes only.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police involved after motorbike completely destroyed by 'suspicious' blaze

Emergency services update after air ambulance lands in Somerset town

Police confirmed a man in his 20s received serious injuries after crashing into a tree.

Police confirmed a man in his 20s received serious injuries after crashing into a tree.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man in hospital with 'serious injuries' after Chard crash

A temporary police cordon was put in place while the incident was ongoing

A temporary police cordon was put in place while the incident was ongoing

Police issue appeal after Ilminster emergency services incident

Emergency services are attending the scene as a cordon has been put in place.

Emergency services are attending the scene as a cordon has been put in place.

RECAP: Air ambulance and police attend traffic incident in Ilminster

A358 between Taunton and Ilminster closed with delays reported due to crash

A358 between Taunton and Ilminster closed with delays reported due to crash

RECAP - A358 between Taunton and Ilminster closed for hours due to crash

Sheila is described as white, around 5ft 2in tall and with long grey hair.

Sheila is described as white, around 5ft 2in tall and with long grey hair.

Missing persons

Police appeal for missing 83-year-old who may appear confused

Photo of the crash in Tatworth.

Photo of the crash in Tatworth.

Two people hospitalised and five casualties following South Chard crash

Avon and Somerset Police

Police issue witness appeal after vehicle fire started deliberately in Chard

Investigation launched into cause of early morning vehicle blaze in the Chard area

Multiple cars and garage completely destroyed in morning blaze near Ilminster

Column: Adam Dance calls for boost to rural emergency services

A motorcyclist has died after a collision on a major road in Somerset.

A motorcyclist has died after a collision on a major road in Somerset.

Woman in her 60s dies after crash on B-road near Yeovil

Police issue appeal for man wanted on suspicion of theft

New figures show winter response times to heart attack and stroke patients fell by 38 minutes in the South West, marking the best performance in years

New figures show winter response times to heart attack and stroke patients fell by 38 minutes in the South West, marking the best performance in years

South West sees major improvement in ambulance response times

Adam Dance MP presents petition in Parliament on proposed Yeovil stroke unit closure.

Adam Dance MP presents petition in Parliament on proposed Yeovil stroke unit closure.

MP presents petition raising 'serious concerns' about closure of stroke unit

Emergency services at the scene of the incident.

Emergency services at the scene of the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man arrested after incident involving firearm in Yeovil today

Photo of emergency services at the scene of the crash.

Photo of emergency services at the scene of the crash.

Avon and Somerset Police

Fire crews help rescue person trapped inside vehicle after crash near Chard

Air ambulance in Chard.

Air ambulance in Chard.

Person hospitalised and air ambulance called after 'medical incident' in Chard

Ambulance rushing to the scene of an incident.

Ambulance rushing to the scene of an incident.

Avon and Somerset Police

Two people hospitalised after serious crash on the A303 near Ilminster

Fire crews at The Incline, Ilminster.

Fire crews at The Incline, Ilminster.

Avon and Somerset Police

Chard and Ilminster fire crews extinguish small blaze in Ilminster flat