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High-speed collision leads to road closure

George ThorpeDevon
News imageKevin Chown/Devon Highways A white van parked on the road near the scene of a crash in the countryside. Road closed and diversion signs are on the road along with three traffic cones.Kevin Chown/Devon Highways
The A358 between Axminster and Chard has been closed following the crash

A driver was cut free from a car after having a "high-speed collision" with a tree, firefighters have said.

Emergency services were called to the A358 in Tytherleigh, near Axminster in Devon, at about 09:35 BST to reports of a crash involving a single vehicle.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service said two passengers had got out of the car by the time crews arrived and the driver was seen by the ambulance service.

Devon Highways said the road, which links Axminster to Chard in Somerset, had been closed while the incident was dealt with.

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