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M5 Somerset crash: One dead and 10 injured M5 Somerset crash: One dead and 10 injured
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One person has died and 10 people have been injured in a crash on the M5 in Somerset.One person has died and 10 people have been injured in a crash on the M5 in Somerset.
Four cars were involved in the crash which happened shortly before 06:20 GMT, police said. Four cars were involved in the crash, which happened shortly before 06:20 GMT, police said.
A closure is in place between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington, with diversions in operation.A closure is in place between junctions 25 for Taunton and 26 for Wellington, with diversions in operation.
Avon and Somerset Police said it expected the carriageways to be closed "throughout the day and into the evening".Avon and Somerset Police said it expected the carriageways to be closed "throughout the day and into the evening".
"Sadly one of the occupants of one of the vehicles has alighted the vehicle and has been struck by other vehicles," said Insp Darren Jarvis.
"Not all of those vehicles have been identified at this time.
"I would ask that anybody that was travelling that road at that time, and may have been involved, to come forward and help identify what has been seen and what has happened."
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.
Three people had to be cut free from vehicles, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.Three people had to be cut free from vehicles, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.
"We appreciate the disruption this will cause, but we're currently dealing with a complex scene," said a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police.
"We would urge people to avoid the area if possible and thank the public for their patience and understanding."
About 15 crews were deployed by South Western Ambulance Service "including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and two air ambulances".About 15 crews were deployed by South Western Ambulance Service "including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and two air ambulances".
"We treated 10 patients in total, with eight being taken in to hospital," the service said. "We treated 10 patients in total, with eight being taken into hospital," the service said.
"Six patients were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton by road ambulance and two were taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance.""Six patients were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton by road ambulance and two were taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance."
Police and Highways England have been urging people to consider delaying their journeys if they are not essential.Police and Highways England have been urging people to consider delaying their journeys if they are not essential.