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Motorway Death After "Rolling Road Block"
14 Oct
Summary
- A man died following a two-vehicle collision on the M5.
- The crash happened behind a rolling road block for debris removal.
- Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident.
A fatal two-vehicle collision claimed the life of a man on the M5 motorway in Somerset on Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened around 1:10 PM between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater South).
Traffic had been slowed due to a "rolling road block" implemented to remove debris from the northbound carriageway. Tragically, the fatal collision took place at the rear of this queue.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the man's family has been informed and is receiving support. Officers are appealing for witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to assist their investigation into the serious collision.
The motorway was closed in both directions during the initial emergency response. The southbound carriageway reopened within a few hours, while the northbound lanes remained closed until around midnight.
