A MAJOR Somerset A-road has been closed after a serious BMW crash resulted in ‘life-threatening’ injuries.

Police are currently at the scene of the collision, which happened at 2am this morning (Wednesday, November 6), which has closed the A370, near Flax Bourton.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police read: “The driver and passenger of a black BMW 5 series have both gone to hospital and their next of kin have been made aware.

“The driver has injuries currently described as life-threatening, while the passenger has gone to hospital as a precaution.

“A marked police vehicle was immediately behind the car and the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed.

“No other injuries have been reported.”

An investigation into the collision is underway and the road is closed between its junctions with Stancombe Lane and Barrow Street/B3130.

Anyone who has any dashcam or other footage, or any information which could help the investigation, is asked to call 101 with log number 54 of Wednesday, November 6.