A CRASH involving two vehicles has closed the A303 both ways between Ilminster and South Petherton this afternoon.

The incident involving a van and aRange Rover happened on the A358 between Station Road for Southfields Roundabout in Ilminster and the Hayes End roundabout for South Petheton.

There's a diversion through Ilminster, but the roads are heavy with traffic.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said they were called at 3pm.

They added: "We were called to reports of a collision involving a van and a Range Rover towing a caravan.

"The road has been closed in both directions."

No one was said to be injured in the crash.