Passenger dies in A39 Minehead crash
Avon and Somerset Police say they were called to the scene shortly after 7pm last night (31 January)
The passenger of a vehicle involved in a crash on the A39 has died.
Police were called to the scene yesterday (January 31) near Minehead after reports of a serious crash on the A39 junction with Porlock Road.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the passenger died at the scene - and her family are being supported by a specially trained officer.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "Three people, an 18-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and a 45-year-old man, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The two teenagers were additionally arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs.
"All three remain in police custody.
"The road was closed while collision investigators conducted their enquiries and was reopened shortly before 6.30am this morning (1 February).
"Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet spoken to police or anyone who was driving in the area at the time and has any dashcam footage which could help our investigation should call 101 and quote reference 5224027108."