TWO women have died in a three-vehicle collision on the A361 near Frome last night (Thursday, May 30).

The incident marks the fourth fatal crash on the Somerset road in the last ten months.

Emergency services were called to Marston Road at about 3.10pm after a collision involving a silver Ford, black Land Rover and a lorry.

The driver and passenger of the Ford were both sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

The women’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them. They are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

One occupant of the Land Rover was taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The A361 was closed until approximately 12.05am while collision investigation work was carried out and the road cleared.

Motorists in the area who witnessed what happened, or may have relevant dashcam footage, are asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police online or on 101, quoting reference number 5224139063.