Collision on the A370. Picture: Lily Newton-Browne (Image: Lily Newton-Browne)
A major commuter route has been closed this morning (Friday) after a collision involving a cyclist.
The A370 Bridgwater Road has been closed in both directions from Stevens Lane to Accommodation Road near Bleadon and traffic is building in the area.
A diversion through Lympsham has been set up via Accommodation Road.
The incident, which is believed to have involved a cyclist being knocked off their push bike, happened at around 7.40am.
Police are now working to reopen the road.
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