THE A303 is now open after a serious crash between Ilminster and South Petherton. 

Emergency services were called out at 1.44pm to the crash which happened between Southfields Roundabout and the A356 Prophet's Lane/Crewkerne turn off.

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A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said a black BMW and a silver 4x4 collided on the eastbound carriageway and the silver 4x4 then collided with a black Mini on the westbound carriageway. 

The A303 was closed in both directions while accident investigators searched the road and vehicles were recovered. 

It has since reopened. 

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A driver of one of the vehicles was taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries. 

Police are now appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. 

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A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "We’d like to speak to anyone who might have witnessed the collision or has any information relating to the lead up to it.

"Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log 530 of today (April 24)."