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M5 crash: One dead in multi-vehicle crash M5 crash: One dead and 10 injured in multi-vehicle 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 and 10 people have been injured in a crash on the M5 in Somerset.
A further four people were injured in the crash, shortly before 06:20 GMT, which involved "several vehicles", Avon and Somerset Police said. "Several vehicles" were involved in the incident which happened shortly before 06:20 GMT, police said, resulting in the motorway being shut.
The motorway has been closed between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington. A closure is in place between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington with diversions in operation.
The police force said it expected the motorway to be closed "for a significant amount of time". Avon and Somerset Police said it expected the carriageways to be closed "for a significant amount of time".
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.
A force spokesperson added: "If your journey isn't necessary, please consider delaying it until later in the day." Three people had to be cut free from vehicles, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.
About 15 paramedic crews were deployed by 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.
At the scene: Andy Bennett, BBC SomersetAt the scene: Andy Bennett, BBC Somerset
I am on the Stoke Road bridge, over the M5, which has been shut to traffic by police.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.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.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.The police are on the scene dealing with the incident and the subsequent traffic problems in the area.
About 15 paramedic crews were deployed by South Western Ambulance Service "including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and two air ambulances".
"There are 10 patients in total," the service added.
Police and Highways England have been urging people to consider delaying their journeys if they are not essential.