Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for the public’s help following a fatal crash involving a bus near Midsomer Norton yesterday afternoon.
The collision happened yesterday (Wednesday 6th August) at The Street in Chilcompton shortly after 1pm.
A Vauxhall was travelling down a steep winding hill to a narrow section of the road when it was in collision with a single decker bus travelling in the opposite direction.
The man in the car, in his 80s, suffered serious internal injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Southmead Hospital where he died later.
The road remained closed until 8pm to allow collision investigators to carry out a detailed examination of the scene.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time who might have useful information to help their investigation.
If you are able to assist please contact the collision investigation unit on the force number 101.
