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A303 crash involving motorhome and concrete mixer sees drivers delayed

DRIVERS on the A303 near Mere are facing delays after a crash this afternoon.

The incident, believed to have happened at around 4pm, saw the eastbound carriageway of the route brought to a standstill.

It is understood to have involved around five vehicles, including a motorhome and a cement mixer lorry.

Drivers faced long delays before traffic was allowed to pass the scene as emergency services cleaned up the incident and investigated the cause of the crash.

Congestion is expected to ease in the coming hours.

2 Comments

  1. Sam Reply

    I was the one who climbed up onto her camper and pulled her out and her little dog. Then I popped back in to disconnect the gas bottle. I lowered her down to my partner who calmed her down. Then myself and a load of lads lifted it back on to its wheels and pushed it to one side. The young lady was so scared bless her. Burnt my hands on the exhaust system climbing. But had to get her out

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