Hour-long delays on M5 after serious crash

The collision reportedly involved two vehicles

Author: Henry WinterPublished 22nd Jul 2024

There are big delays on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater this afternoon after a serious crash.

The motorway was closed in both directions after the incident, but has since reopened.

It's reported the crash involved two vehicles.

National Highways said: "Collision investigations & clear up work complete and all lanes now open on the #M5 southbound between J24 #Bridgwater & J25 #Taunton following this collision."

"Lane 1 (of 3) is closed for a seperate unrelated incident."

National Highways also says there are delays of an hour and 6 miles of congestion on the southbound carriageway.

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