Man dies in crash on A358 near Ilminster

The crash occurred near the Broadway Street junction at around 10am on Sunday morning

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 15th Jun 2026

A man has died in a collision involving two vehicles on the A358 near Ilminster.

The crash occurred near the Broadway Street junction at around 10-10.10am on Sunday morning (15/6).

The man, who was driving a van, died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by a specially-trained officer.

The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation work and has since reopened.

Officers are appealing for information from witnesses who can assist with ongoing enquiries.

Those with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision are urged to contact the police online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 5226163524.

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