Motorists travelling from Street and Glastonbury towards Taunton are being urged to extra care on the A361, after a lorry left the road and entered a rhyne.

There are no reports of serious injuries from the incident, and the authorities, including the police are aware.

Some delays are expected until the vehicle can be safely recovered.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service added: "A crew from Street fire station responded to a call at 9am today that an articulated lorry that had gone into a grass verge in a layby on Glastonbury Road, between Walton and Greylake.

"The driver was unharmed but as the vehicle was partially submerged by water there were initial concerns about diesel potentially leaking into the watercourse. 

"Once it was confirmed that there were no leaks the crew left the scene in the hands of the driver and a recovery service with no further action taken."

Drivers are advised to be particularly vigilant when travelling through this stretch of the A361, as the wet weather conditions may pose additional risks.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called shortly after 8:20am to a report of a lorry having left the A361 near Greinton.

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"Officers remain at the scene, alongside the fire service, to support the recovery of the vehicle.

"The road is currently open, but it is likely to be closed to allow recovery work to take place. No one was injured in the incident."