M5 closed in both directions after two-vehicle crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

The M5 in Somerset has been closed in both directions between Taunton and Bridgwater following a crash involving two vehicles.

The M5 motorway in Somerset has been shut in both directions following a crash between two vehicles between junction 25 at Taunton and junction 24 at Bridgwater. SomersetLive reports that the northbound carriageway is fully closed, whilst lanes two and three are closed southbound.

One person has been airlifted to hospital by air ambulance, and another person is being treated at the scene. Avon and Somerset Police and other emergency services are in attendance. A police spokesperson said: 'The M5 carriageway has been closed this afternoon (Tuesday 13 October) in both directions between junctions 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater South) following a two-vehicle collision.'

Motorway users have been advised to seek alternative routes. The BBC reports that roads through North Petherton into Bridgwater are already very busy. National Highways said delays are building on the approach and surrounding areas.

How it is being reported

• M5 drivers get out of their cars after serious crashDrivers are being urged to seek alternative routesSomersetLive · 13 Oct, 15:16
• M5 fully closed following two-vehicle crashThe motorway is shut in both directions and drivers have been told to find alternative routes.BBC Somerset · 13 Oct, 14:36

In this story: M5 · Taunton · Bridgwater · Somerset · Avon and Somerset Police · National Highways

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