Cliff Notes
- Rescuers are responding to a bus that left the road on the A396 Cutcombe Hill near Minehead, Somerset, around 3pm today.
- Most passengers have been evacuated, with emergency services, including Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue, continuing to work on freeing the remaining occupants.
- The local MP, Rachel Gilmour, has expressed concern for those involved, urging the public to give emergency services space.
Rescuers working to free passengers after bus crash in Somerset | UK News
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Rescuers are working to free passengers after a bus came off the road near Minehead, Somerset, police have said.
Emergency services are responding to a collision on the A396 Cutcombe Hill, between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe, according to Avon and Somerset Police.
The bus had reportedly left the road near the junction with Ashwell Lane and Steart Lane around 3pm today.
The force said most of the passengers have been taken off the bus.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are working to free the remaining occupants and South Western Ambulance Service are also on the scene, said police.
The spokesperson added: “We have no confirmed information on the number of casualties or the level of injuries.”
In a post on X, local MP Rachel Gilmour said: “I have heard news about a distressing road traffic incident around Wheddon Cross this afternoon.
“Emergency services are present, so please give them space to work. My thoughts are with all involved in the incident.”
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