A MAN in his 50s sadly died after a crash on the A303 in Somerset on Saturday afternoon (November 22).

The incident occurred between Sparkford and Wincanton at around 2.15pm and involved a single vehicle, police said.

“Sadly one person, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time and we are offering them support via one of our specially-trained family liaison officers.

Three other people were taken to hospital, one of whom is believed to be in life-threatening condition, they said.

One remains in hospital with non-life-threatening or life changing injuries and the third has since been discharged to recover at home.

The road was closed in both directions while emergency services responded.

Anyone who was in the area around 2pm to 2.15pm and witnessed the crash, or has any dashcam footage which could help police, should call 101 and quote reference 5225328170.