Diversion routes were put in place as both north and southbound carriageways of the M5 remained closed while investigations were carried out A section of the M5 was closed this morning (Image: National Highways South West)

All you need to know about M5 crash that caused major delays this morning

The M5 was closed overnight sparking major delays for motorists during rush hour this morning (December 1). Drivers were advised to avoid the M5 near Somerset, as the carriageways were closed between J20 Clevedon and J21 Weston-super-Mare.

Avon and Somerset Police carried out investigations at scene of the accident which happened just after 11pm on November 30.

Traffic camera images appeared to show a fireball erupting from the wreckage. No information has yet been released about whethe

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