Herald sources report police operation in town with force helicopter on scene.

THE Midweek Herald is receiving reports of a major police presence in Axminster.

An area around the former cattle market is reported to be cordoned off with ambulances, police and fire crews at the scene.

According to sources, the police helicopter or air ambulance has been deployed to the town.

The incident is being described as “a very nasty accident”.

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