THE A303 is closed near Mere after a "serious acccident".

According to the AA Roadmap, the road is closed and there is slow traffic, after the serious accident involving a car, both ways from B3081 to B3092.

It adds: "Affecting traffic heading between Wincanton and Mere."

UPDATE: The road has now reopened

Salisbury Journal:

Wiltshire Police has been contacted for comment.

More to follow.

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