A4 closed in both directions after serious incident
The A4 in Somerset has been closed in both directions this morning (Saturday) due to a police incident.
The details of the incident are currently unclear, but a section of the A4 between the A46 and the A343 near Bath has been closed in both directions.
According to National Highways the road will be closed throughout the day, and at this stage there is currently no time for reopening.
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Traffic monitoring system Inrix has said traffic around the area is very slow and drivers are being told to find alternative routes. More details on a diversion route are expected.
We'll be bringing you all the latest on this in the live blog below. Scroll down for more updates.
Statement from police11:17
11:30Kate Wilson
Police have now confirmed the crash involved a lorry and a pedestrian.
The A4 between London Rd, Bath & the A363 Bathford is closed after a collision involving a pedestrian & a lorry today, Sat 18 Feb.
Pls follow @HighwaysSWEST for travel info.
If you have dashcam footage/info please call 101 ref log 309 of 18 Feb.https://t.co/Rfaz4iq5MX pic.twitter.com/JVX4Wb3WBq
11:17KEY EVENT
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said:
Emergency services are at the scene of a collision which has closed the A4 Batheaston bypass between London Road, Bath and the A363 Bradford Road, Bathford. Mill Lane is also closed following the collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry.
Police and the ambulance service were called to the scene just before 8.45am today, Saturday 18 February. The road is likely to remain closed for some time and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes and follow @HighwaysSWEST for travel updates.
If you were travelling along that stretch of road at the time and have any dashcam footage or information which could help the investigation please call 101 and give log number 309 of 18 February."
11:12Ellie Kendall
On the #A4 near #Bath in #Somerset the westbound carriageway has now been reopened , the eastbound carriageway remains closed due to an @ASPolice led incident. A diversion using local roads remains in place. @BathRugby @londonirish pic.twitter.com/JB1S1JLsBW
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) February 18, 202311:04Ellie Kendall
For further info regarding the closure of the #A4 in #Somerset both ways between the #A46 and the #A343 near Bath this morning , please see: https://t.co/rPoUron8rx. There are delays in the area so plan ahead or seek an alternative route if possible. pic.twitter.com/zBbpOHOUm2
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) February 18, 2023Please be aware that the #A4 near #Bath in #Somerset remains closed both ways due to an @ASPolice led incident. If you are traveling to #Bath today, please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.A diversion using local roads has been installed. @BathRugby @londonirish pic.twitter.com/MzbKfpzrR8
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) February 18, 202310:44Kate Wilson
The #A4 in #Somerset is closed both ways between the #A46 and the #A343 near Bath due to an ongoing @ASPolice led incident. The road will be closed throughout the day, with no time for reopening at this stage..Please keep following the feed for updates and diversion route details pic.twitter.com/bxuro3ysoQ
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) February 18, 202310:42Ellie Kendall
This AA Map shows the road closure and very slow traffic on the A4.
