Two injured after M5 crash between Taunton and Bridgwater

Two people have been injured after a crash involving two vehicles on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater.

Avon and Somerset Police say one person has been taken to hospital and one is being treated at the scene following the incident this afternoon.

The motorway remains closed northbound between junction 25 (Taunton) and junction 24 (Bridgwater South) and one lane is closed southbound.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said in an update at 4:30pm: "The southbound carriageway has now reopened. The northbound is likely to be closed for sometime and we thank motorists for their patience and understanding."

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