M5 closed: Major motorway in Somerset shut due to 'police-led incident' after serious crash - travellers to Bristol Airport warned
A major motorway has been forced to close after a horror smash on Sunday evening.
Police have launched an investigation after the “serious collision” occurred on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, just after 11pm. Emergency crews rushed to the scene between Junction 21, for Clevedon, and Junction 20, for Weston-super-Mare, at 11.05pm.
Commuters have been warned of severe delays. Holidaymakers heading to Bristol Airport this morning have also been warned.
National Highways says: “Avon and Somerset Police are carrying out investigations at scene. The incident occurred at approx. 23:05 last night. Avon & Somerset Police and the ambulance service attended the scene.
“The closures have been in place overnight for investigation and clear-up work which is ongoing but closures are expected to be removed before peak times this morning. The M5 Southbound is also closed from J19 to J21. Travellers to @BristolAirport may be affected.”
Diversion route
Northbound - Road users are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 northbound at J21
- Join the A370 north/east towards Bristol
- Travel north on the A370 through Congresbury, West Town and Long Ashton.
- In Bristol and the A370 junction with the A4, join the A4 westbound.
- Follow the A4 westbound towards Avonmouth.
- At Avonmouth rejoin the M5 at J18.
Southbound - Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M5 southbound at J18
- Head south on the A4, to the junction with the A3029
- Then the A3070 south-west to Long Ashton,
- Then south on the A4174, and south on the A38
- Re-join the M5 at J22.