Two injured in crash that closes major route

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The A358 near West Bagborough is closed after a serious accident

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Two people have been injured and a major route closed due to a serious collision, police have said.

The A358 has been closed near West Bagborough, in Somerset, after a white Peugeot left the road.

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance for injuries that are believed to be life-changing and a woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance for injuries that are potentially life-threatening.

Avon and Somerset Police officers have closed the road between Combe Florey and the junction of New Road, with drivers advised to use alternative routes.

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