M5 traffic LIVE: Major UK motorway shuts after 'serious crash' causes severe delays

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There is no estimated re-opening time at present after a "serious crash" on the major stretch of motorway, according to National Highways.

By Sam Ormiston, Assistant News Editor

11:43, Wed, Apr 10, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:45, Wed, Apr 10, 2024

A "serious crash" on the M5 in Somerset has forced a large stretch of the motorway to close, sparking travel chaos accross the region.

An update on the National Highways website reads: "The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between junction 21 (Weston-Super-Mare) to Junction 19 (Portishead) due to a serious collision.

"Avon and Somerset Police are currently leading the response to this closure. This incident came through to National Highways at approximately 10:30 and at present we have no estimated re-opening time."

It is not yet known whether there have been any injuries as a result of the incident.

Express.co.uk has contacted the emergency services for further information.

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There are long delays on the M5

There are long delays on the M5 (Image: Traffic Cameras UK)

2 mins ago11:43 Sam Ormiston

Awaiting update from emergency services

Express.co.uk has contacted Avon and Somerset Police, South Western Ambulance Service and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for further information.

We will bring you their statements as soon as we receive them.

3 mins ago11:42 Sam Ormiston

Delays of 20 minutes with police at the scene

Road officials are warning of delays of 20 minutes, with National Highways confirming that Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene.

5 mins ago11:40 Sam Ormiston

National Highways issued diversion route

According to the National Highways website, road users are advised to follow the solid triangle on road signs if heading northbound. The diversion route is as follows:

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.

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.

6 mins ago11:39 Sam Ormiston

Welcome to our live coverage

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident.

The Express.co.uk team will be bringing you live updates after a section of the M5 has been forced to close due to a major crash.

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