EMERGENCY services were this afternoon (Thursday) responding to an incident where a bus has crashed off an Exmoor road.

A number of passengers were trapped in the vehicle, which left the A396 Cutcombe Hill between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe.

Calls started being received by emergency services at about 3 pm reporting a bus had left the road near the junction with Ashwell Lane and Steart Lane.

Most of the passengers have been taken off the bus, and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue crews are working to free the remaining occupants.

South Western Ambulance Service paramedics are also standing by on the scene.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We have no confirmed information on the number of casualties or the level of injuries.

“Emergency services have well-rehearsed plans for responding to such incidents.

“We would please ask people to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to access the scene.”

Further updates to follow.