M5 closed in BOTH directions as ‘police-led incident’ shuts motorway after serious collision with severe delays

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Night-time view of traffic almost at a standstill on the M5 motorway in Exeter

A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close in both directions after a horror smash last night – sparking rush hour chaos.

Cops have launched an investigation after the “serious collision” occurred on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, just after 11pm.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M5 between Junctions 20 and 21.

“The M5 has been closed in both directions and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.”

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Night-time view of traffic almost at a standstill on the M5 motorway in Exeter.
The M5 has been forced to close in both directions – sparking rush hour chaos (stock image)Credit: Alamy



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