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Camper destroyed by fire on A361 in Somerset, road closed

23.09.2026 16:01 1 min 2 sources РУС
Somerset County Gazette ENG + 1 more
Camper destroyed by fire on A361 in Somerset, road closed
© Devon and Somerset Fire Service

In Brief

On the A361 near West Pennard (Glastonbury, Somerset), a camper caught fire and was completely destroyed. One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries, and the road is closed in both directions.

Fire on A361

On the A361 near West Pennard (Glastonbury, Somerset), a camper caught fire and was completely destroyed. According to Source 1, one person was taken to hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Source 2 reports no casualties.

Emergency response

Fire crews from Shepton Mallet and Wells arrived at 12:23 and extinguished the fire using a compressed air foam system, a hose reel, and a thermal imaging camera. The fire damaged hedgerows on both sides of the road.

Road closure

The road is closed in both directions between the junction with B3136 (Pilton Hill) and the junction with Beer Lane in Glastonbury for repairs. Police warn of significant delays and advise seeking alternative routes. According to police, resurfacing will take some time.

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