TWO people have sadly died following a car crash near Shepton Mallet on Sunday (January 12).
The crash took place on the A361 near Cranmore at around 3.50pm.
Police said both deceased were from the same vehicle and their next of kin have been traced.
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“Two people from the other car went to hospital by ambulance with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said.
The A361 was closed at its junctions with Piers Road and Tansey, at Farrington Lane and Merryfield Lane, and at Chelynch Road yesterday to allow for a collision investigation to take place as well as recovery of the vehicles.
Police are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam or relevant footage to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 using reference number 5225009454 or to make a report on the Avon and Somerset Police website.
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