M5 lorry crash sees Air Ambulance land after serious collision

The Air Ambulance has landed on the M5 following serious collision where a vehicle has collided with a bridge. The M5 is closed currently in both directions as a result of the early morning crash.

Traffic on the M5 northbound is at a complete standstill due to a lorry crash this morning (Friday, June 28) near Taunton. Traffic was temporarily stopped on the southbound carriageway to allow the Air Ambulance to land. Traffic will be stopped again southbound when they are ready to depart.

There are severe delays and congestion as a result of the collision. Avon and Somerset Police said one person is reported as injured & trapped. They urged motorists to seek alternative routes. and that people should call 101 with dashcam/info reference log 145 of June 28 if they have any information

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National Highways said: “The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) due to a serious collision involving a vehicle that has collided with a bridge.

“Traffic was temporarily stopped on the southbound carriageway to allow the Air Ambulance to land, they have landed safely on the northbound carriageway. Traffic will be stopped again southbound when they are ready to depart.

“Emergency services are in attendance and plans are being made to release traffic caught within the closure on the northbound carriageway as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service added: "We currently have 3 Fire Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue unit, dealing with a single lorry road traffic collision on the M5 Northbound between junctions 25 and 24. The lorry has hit a bridge and the driver is trapped. Crews are currently at work liaising with Police and Ambulance crews and using hydraulic cutting equipment to release the casualty. Currently all 3 lanes northbound between junctions 25 -24 are closed."

Diversion Route

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs

• Exit the M5 at J25 and at the roundabout take the second exit on to the A358 Toneway towards Taunton.

• Continue over the next roundabout to remain on the A358 Toneway. At the junction with the A38 turn right on to Bridgwater Road.

• Remain on the A38 northbound towards Bridgwater. At Sedgemoor roundabout take the fourth exit on to the A38 link road towards J24 of the M5.

• At the roundabout take the first exit on to the M5 northbound to re-join at J24.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional 'X' feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.