Motorcyclist injured in crash on A356

Police were called to Turnpike Cross yesterday evening (8th April)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 9th Apr 2025

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A356 on the Somerset/Dorset border.

Police were called to Turnpike Cross at Misterton at around 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 8th April).

The rider was transferred to hospital by ambulance with injuries 'not believed to be life-threatening'.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Avon and Somerset Police tell us the road was closed for two hours while recovery was arranged.

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