Lanes on M5 reopen after fatal crash – updates

One automotive concerned in crash, in keeping with Highways England

Highways England have offered extra info on this morning’s crash.

An announcement reads: „The southbound M5 is presently closed between junctions 24 (for Bridgwater) and 25 (for Taunton) following a critical incident involving one automotive earlier this morning.

„The incident, which occurred simply after 4am, is presently led by Avon and Somerset Police who’re finishing up their investigations. It’s anticipated the southbound M5 may stay closed into the early afternoon.“

Highways England’s obligation Operations Supervisor James Duffield mentioned:

“We’re working onerous with the emergency providers to reopen the southbound M5 as quickly as it’s protected to take action. We predict the closure may stay in place for a number of hours and advise anybody planning to make use of the M5 in the present day to plan their journeys and permit further time.”

A totally signed diversion route is in place following the strong diamond image by way of the A38.

Highways England visitors officers are working to launch visitors throughout the closed M5 between junctions 24 and 25.

James added:

“We wish to thank drivers for his or her endurance whereas our visitors officers work to launch trapped visitors. We ask that drivers stay with their automobiles and await directions from our visitors officers till we’re capable of safely flip automobiles round to exit at junction 24.”