Emergency services are at the scene of a horror crash on the M5 near Somerset – the carriageway has been closed for 12 hours with severe delays expected
A smajor motorway has been closed overnight sparking major delays for motorists. Drivers are being advised to avoid the M5 near Somerset, as the closure is currently in place between J20 Clevedon and J21 Weston-super-Mare.
Avon and Somerset Police are leading the response to the incident, with emergency services and National Highway traffic officers also on site, as reported by Somerset Live.
A force spokesperson said: “Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M5 between junctions 20 (Clevedon) and 21 (Weston-super-Mare). The M5 has been closed in both directions and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.”
National Highways said: “Avon and Somerset Police are carrying out investigations at scene. The incident occurred at approx. 23:05. The closures are expected to remain in place for a few (more) hours.”
Road users are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 northbound at J21
- Join the A370 north/east towards Bristol
- Travel north on the A370 through Congresbury, West Town and Long Ashton.
- In Bristol and the A370 junction with the A4, join the A4 westbound.
- Follow the A4 westbound towards Avonmouth.
- At Avonmouth rejoin the M5 at J18.
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 southbound at J18
- Head south on the A4, to the junction with the A3029
- Then the A3070 south-west to Long Ashton,
- Then south on the A4174, and south on the A38
- Re-join the M5 at J22
Highways adds that cars and lighter vehicles can head southbound until J19, then take the A369 southeast to Leigh Woods, then the A370 southwest to Long Ashton, then south on the A4174, then south on the A38 until J22.
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