Road reopened after car is recovered from accident site outside hotel

Antonio Scancariello

14 June 2024 at 4:29 am

A road closure was in place after the car hit the hotel on Saturday, June 8 <i>(Image: Somerset Council)</i> — A road closure was in place after the car hit the hotel on Saturday, June 8 *(Image: Somerset Council)*

THE A378 reopened earlier this morning (June 14) after the car that hit a hotel and pub was removed from the accident site.

A car collided with the Langport Arms Hotel on Saturday, June 8, and a road closure was in place to allow its recovery.

Somerset Council shared an update this morning saying the road reopened around 8am.

A spokesperson said: “The A378 reopened just before 8am this morning after the car was removed from the accident site outside the Langport Arms Hotel. Thanks for your patience.”

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