Heavy snow leaves vehicles stranded in Somerset

Drivers and passengers in Somerset were forced to spend the night in a village hall after being rescued at 1am. Cars and buses became stranded on the A39 between Bridgwater and Williton in Somerset when a build up of snow and fallen tress blocked their path.

Police said around 30 people were taken to a village hall in Nether Stowey where they have spent the night. The local council and Highways Agency will begin work to clear the road at daylight so the drivers and passengers can continue their journeys.