Floats were weaving their way through the town tonight before onlookers said the procession came to an abrupt standstill - people were urged to make way for an ambulance View Image An ambulance passing through Shepton Mallet Carnival route (Image: SomersetLive)

Shepton Mallet Carnival has reportedly ground to a halt this evening. Floats were weaving their way through the town tonight (Wednesday, November 12) in an illuminated spectacle when onlookers report the procession came to an abrupt standstill for roughly half an hour. ‌

Officers on motorcycles were spotted navigating past a stationary float that had been spearheading the parade. ‌

Crowds were apparently urged to step aside to make way for an ambulance racing through. ‌

One punter who had turned out for the festi

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