Man dies at scene of crash between car and livestock lorry on the A39 in Somerset - road closed

The A39 in Somerset remains closed in both directions after a fatal crash involving a car and a lorry carrying livestock.

The collision was reported at 6.35am this morning and the A-road was closed by Avon and Somerset Police.

Emergency services and an air ambulance were called to the scene but police have since confirmed a man in his 60s has died.

A police spokesperson said: "The driver of a purple Peugeot 107, a man in his 60s, sadly died at the scene despite efforts of medics. His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them. A specially-trained family liaison officer will provide them with support.

"The lorry driver is not believed to have sustained serious physical injury."

The road remains shut in both directions while investigation work being carried out at the scene and the vehicles recovered.

Police are asking any witnesses, or motorists who were using the A39 at the time of the collision and may have relevant dashcam footage, to please contact them online or on 101 giving reference number 5223189412.