The Somerset Flash flood update

People of Somerset are being asked to avoid travelling in Somerset after heavy rain led to flooding

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Devon and Somerset Rescue and Fire Service said it had received lots of calls and to only contact them if there was a risk to life

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Buses of Somerset said 28 services Taunton to Mine head bus had been cancelled for the rest of Sunday because of flooding

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There were road closures in Townsend Road, Ponsford Road, The Avenue, Alcombe Road, Park Street , and more

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West Somerset Police have told residents of the western region to avoid making unnecessary trips outside

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The crews and control staff are working hard responding to 999 calls for flooding

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