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| M5 crash: One dead in three-car crash | M5 crash: One dead in three-car crash |
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| One person has died in a crash on the M5 in Somerset which has resulted in both carriageways being shut. | One person has died in a crash on the M5 in Somerset which has resulted in both carriageways being shut. |
| Three cars were involved in the collision, according to Avon and Somerset Police, which happened shortly before 07:00 GMT. | Three cars were involved in the collision, according to Avon and Somerset Police, which happened shortly before 07:00 GMT. |
| The motorway has been closed between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington. | The motorway has been closed between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington. |
| "Officers are on the scene dealing with the incident but the road is likely to be shut for some time," police said. | "Officers are on the scene dealing with the incident but the road is likely to be shut for some time," police said. |
| Some 15 paramedic crews were deployed, according to South Western Ambulance Service, "including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and two air ambulances". | |
| Highways England said the air ambulance had landed on one of the carriageways. | |
| "Traffic caught within the southbound closure is now being turned from the rear of the queue," said a spokesperson. | |
| For updates visit the BBC's live page for the West of England. | For updates visit the BBC's live page for the West of England. |
| At the scene: Andy Bennett, BBC Somerset | |
| I am on the Stoke Road bridge, over the M5, which has been shut to traffic by police. | |
| The crash happened on the northbound carriageway. | |
| I can see they are turning around traffic which is now being sent north on the southbound carriageway. | |
| The police are on the scene dealing with the incident and the subsequent traffic problems in the area. |