Teenagers die in Watchet car smash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision at Washford Cross which has left two teenagers dead.
Police were called at 9.20 pm on Thursday, August 16, to the B3190, between Washford Cross and Five Bells, to the collision which involved a Mitsubishi Shogun and a Peugeot 205 car.
It is believed the Peugeot was travelling north towards Watchet when it has collided with a roadside verge before colliding with the Shogun.
The driver and passenger from the Peugeot, both aged 18 from the Watchet and Minehead area, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Shogun did not suffer serious injuries.
Police collision investigators have been at the scene throughout the night and the B3190 currently remains closed, but is expected to open in the near future.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have been travelling on the road at the time.
Anyone who can help is asked to call the collision investigation unit on 0845 4567000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Anyone who can help should contact us through our secure Crimestoppers contact form at https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/crimestoppers/ContactForm.aspx.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give your name and you could receive a reward.

Police appeal after woman killed in A358 head-on crash

POLICE in West Somerset are appealing for witnesses to a car crash near Crowcombe in which a woman died and four other people were injured.
The fatal accident happened on the A358 at Halsway Cross at about 6.30 pm on Sunday, June 10.
It involved a blue convertible Peugeot 206 which was being driven in the direction of Williton.
The Peugeot was involved in a head on collision with a Rover 200.
The woman driver of the Rover was killed.
The woman, aged in her 20s, was from Bournemouth.
She was taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, but died later from the injuries she suffered in the crash.
Three passengers travelling with her in the Rover were also injured, although none of their injuries were thought to be life threatening.
The driver of the Peugeot suffered a broken leg.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to call the force’s collision investigation unit on 0845 4567000.
They are particularly keen to speak to anybody who saw the Peugeot before the crash occurred.