Major incident declared after double-decker bus overturns on A39 Quantock Road in Somerset

A major incident has been declared after a double-decker bus overturned in Somerset.

A major incident has been declared after a double-decker bus overturned in Somerset.

A “significant number” of police, fire and ambulance crews have been sent to the scene, officers said.

The incident also involved a motorcyclist.

No casualties have been confirmed as of yet.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were called at around 6am today to the A39 Quantock Road following a road-related incident involving a double-decker bus and a motorcyclist.

“Closure are in place at the junction of Sandford Hill and Quantock Road.

“A significant number of police, fire and ambulance units are on the scene and a major incident has been declared.”

Officers had earlier warned about the “extremely icy and dangerous” conditions following freezing temperatures.