Major Incident on M5 Causes Long Closure
Emergency services responded to a serious crash on the M5 motorway near Somerset, leading to a complete closure of both carriageways for around 12 hours. The incident occurred late Sunday evening, forcing authorities to divert vehicles through nearby routes.
Traffic Delays and Diversions
Police reported that diversions were established but quickly became heavily congested, with motorists experiencing long delays across alternative roads such as the A38. Highways officers warned drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the motorway reopened.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Paramedics, police, and fire crews worked at the scene throughout the night. Details of injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been confirmed. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, and recovery teams have since cleared the wreckage.
“We’re asking drivers to allow extra time for their journeys and follow diversion signs while we continue to work on reopening the motorway safely,” said a spokesperson for National Highways.
Current Status
By Monday morning, partial reopening of the motorway began, but traffic remained slow-moving due to residual delays and ongoing recovery efforts.
Author’s Summary: A severe late-night crash closed both lanes of the M5 near Somerset for 12 hours, causing heavy congestion as emergency teams managed diversions and began investigating the incident.
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