News: Roads
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Man dies after A361 collision near Glastonbury
A man has tragically died in hospital after the collision on the A361 near Glastonbury earlier this week.
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Man dies in collision near Langport
We are investigating an incident involving a Volvo XC90 at an address in Paradise Lane on Wednesday 20 August.
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New police powers to tackle anti-social driving in Cheddar
Police officers will be able to close the road through Cheddar Gorge in advance of events taking place.
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Man jailed for nine years for fatal collision in Taunton
Michael Atkinson was speeding and under the influence of alcohol, cocaine and cannabis when his van collided with Sally Blew in Taunton in March.
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Witness and dashcam appeal after serious collision near Chard
The crash on the B3170 has left one person with life-threatening injuries
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Police urge caution on two wheels as fatalities rise – June campaign focuses on safety and enforcement
We're supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) 2-Wheel Operation, running from 2–15 June, aimed at reducing the number of motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter users killed or seriously injured on our roads.
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Speed Enforcement: Your Questions Answered
The questions we’re most frequently asked about how and why we carry out speed enforcement.
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Kind-hearted man remembered by family following fatal collision
Motorcyclist who died in collision in Old Sodbury remembered as 'kind' and 'brilliant handyman'.
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Help us promote safer roads: Submit your JourneyCam footage
Dangerous and careless driving puts lives at risk every day on our roads. To tackle this issue, Avon and Somerset Police encourage the public to play an active role in promoting road safety by submitting JourneyCam footage of potential traffic offences.
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What happens during a motorway closure?
Learn more about dual-carriageway and motorway closures