Swans cause disruption on M5 in Somerset

Drivers faced disruption this afternoon (October 10) after swans landed on the M5 in Somerset.

Avon and Somerset Police said they received multiple reports of swans landing on the M5 north and southbound carriageways between Junction 22 (Burham-on-Sea) and Junction 23 (Bridgwater) just before midday.

Police and National Highways officers held traffic for a short time while the swans were escorted from the carriageways.

Traffic was released at around 12.25pm but some disruption remained.

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