A busy motorway will be closed in both directions throughout the morning after a serious collision.
The M5 is blocked in both directions between junction 23 for Dunball and 24 for Bridgwater in Somerset after the crash just before 3am on Sunday.
It’s not yet known how many vehicles were involved in the collision, or if there are any casualties.
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the scene.
A spokesperson for the force said: ‘Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M5 near Bridgwater.
‘We were called at 2.48am today to reports of the incident, on the northbound carriageway between junctions 24 and 23.
‘The police, ambulance and fire services are at the scene and the motorway has been closed in both directions while they respond.’
National Highways said: ‘The road will be closed this morning to allow for Police collision investigation works to take place.’
A diversion route has been put in place, with northbound traffic asked to follow the solid triangle diversion symbols, and southbound traffic following the solid square symbol.
Metro has contacted emergency services for more details
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