THERE were long delays for drivers near Ilminster after two crashes near the Southfields roundabout.

The road was closed for a short time while the incidents were cleared, and congestion persisted into the early evening.

There is still slow traffic and congestion in Ilminster on B3168 Station Road near the Summerlands Park Drive junction.

There are currently roadworks taking place in this area.

The first crash was at Southfields roundabout shortly before 3pm.

The second crash was on the A358 Horton Cross, between a car and a motorbike.

A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset fire service said: "Fire Control received reports of a two vehicle RTC at the above location. This RTC was involving one car and one motorcycle.

"One fire appliance from Ilminster, one from Chard and a specialist rescue tender from Taunton was mobilised to the incident. 

"On arrival crews confirmed two vehicle collision, one motorcyclist on the floor suffering from neck and back pain. Two casualties within the car not physically trapped."

Crews used small tools to make both vehicles safe and assisted in access for the air ambulance to land.

Duty of care was left with ambulance personnel.