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| One dead in 17-vehicle accident | One dead in 17-vehicle accident |
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| One person has been killed in a crash involving 17 vehicles on the M5 in Somerset, the fire service has said. | One person has been killed in a crash involving 17 vehicles on the M5 in Somerset, the fire service has said. |
| The accident happened just before 1900 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 and 26 to the south of Taunton. | The accident happened just before 1900 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 and 26 to the south of Taunton. |
| A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire Service said: "We can confirm that one fatality has been discovered." | A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire Service said: "We can confirm that one fatality has been discovered." |
| Several other people were treated at the scene and two people were taken to hospital, one with head injuries. | |
| About 20 passengers are believed to have suffered injuries in the accident. | |
| Motorway closed | Motorway closed |
| The accident happened about a mile north of the Taunton Deane service area and the motorway was closed in both directions. | The accident happened about a mile north of the Taunton Deane service area and the motorway was closed in both directions. |
| Thirteen ambulances from across the region attended the accident, which spilled on to both carriageways. | |
| Fire crews left the scene at about 2300 GMT after making about eight vehicles safe. | |
| "There were no persons trapped in the vehicles but there were several other casualties with minor injuries, who were treated on at the scene," the fire service spokesman added. | |
| Avon and Somerset Police said the motorway was expected to remain closed for some time. | Avon and Somerset Police said the motorway was expected to remain closed for some time. |
| A force spokesman said: "Police are urging motorists to use alternative routes and avoid the area where possible. | A force spokesman said: "Police are urging motorists to use alternative routes and avoid the area where possible. |
| "It is expected the motorway will be closed for a number of hours." | "It is expected the motorway will be closed for a number of hours." |