Police appeal after fatal collision on the A361

The incident happened this morning

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 17th Jan 2026

A person has died after a crash with a tree on the A361 at Rode, near Frome yesterday morning.

The single-vehicle collision involving a BMW happened at about 2am at Rode Common, on the junction of the A361 and Rode Hill, the front seat passenger died at the scene.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following treatment at hospital.

Police said:

"While formal identification has yet to take place, their next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer. Our thoughts are with them."