POLICE have this morning named a man who died following a collision on the A372 near Yeovil. 

Reece Turner, 41, died at the scene of the collision near Podimore at 9am on Wednesday.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "The incident, which involved three vehicles - a van, a car and an articulated lorry - is currently being investigated by the force’s collision investigation unit, who are being  assisted by the Health and Safety Executive and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency.

"We are still appealing for witnesses following the incident and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time.

"Anyone able to help is asked to contact the collision investigation unit on the force number 101.