M5 motorway brought to standstill by crash in Somerset

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

A crash has halted traffic on the M5 in Somerset between junctions 25 and 24.

Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has been brought to a standstill following a crash between junctions 25 for Taunton (A358) and junction 24 for Bridgwater South (A38 Taunton Road). All vehicles are currently being held in both directions, with stationary traffic reported on the motorway.

The circumstances of the collision and whether anyone has been injured have not yet been confirmed. The incident has caused significant disruption to traffic in the area.

How it is being reported

• Severe delays on M5 as collision blocks carriagewayThe collision has caused a significant disruption to traffic on the M5, with severe delays reported in the area.North Devon Gazette · 13 Oct, 15:03
• M5 traffic chaos as crash brings motorway to standstill in both directionsTraffic has been brought to a standstill on the M5 in Somerset following a crash which has forced vehicles to be temporarily held in both directions.Exmouth Journal · 13 Oct, 14:12

In this story: M5 · Somerset · Taunton · Bridgwater South

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