A COLLISION closed the A370 Bridgwater Road in both directions - but the road has now re-opened. 

Traffic was queuing from Old Bristol Road to the A38 Bristol Road (East Brent roundabout).

A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said:  “We were called at approximately 1.15pm this afternoon (Tuesday, September 29) to a two-vehicle collision on the A370, at the junction of Brent Road, in East Brent.

“Paramedics were also called to the scene.

“The road was blocked while emergency services attended the incident.

“However, officers resumed patrol at about 3.20pm.”

A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service said: "We treated and transported one patient to hospital, following a call at 1.10pm."