Man dies in crash on the A371 Axbridge bypass

The A371 Axbridge bypass is closed following a fatal crash in the early hours of this morning (June 24).

Avon and Somerset Police are currently on scene and investigating the single-car collision on the A371 near Axbridge.

They were called to the incident at about 1.10am, and attended along with fire and ambulance service colleagues.

Sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "Officers from our Collisions Investigation Unit are there, and the road is currently closed to allow a full investigation to take place.

"It is expected to be shut for some time this morning and a diversion route for cars, vans and cyclists has been put in place. People are asked to avoid the area."