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Two officers being investigated after a teenager who escaped from a stationary police car on the M5 died after being hit by another vehicle will not face disciplinary action.Tamzin Hall, 17, from Wellington in Somerset, was being transported by the pol…
The motorway ground to a standstill twice within a few hours
12:10, 28 Nov 2025
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Emergency services on the M5 last night following the coach crash(Image: Submitted )
Everything you need to know after chaos on the M5 in the South West:
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One lane of the M5 was closed after a crash in Somerset this afternoon (Friday, November 28).
There were delays building on the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junction 25 and 26.
One person said: “Accident Lane 3 southbound between J25 …
Carnival season is in full swing, and on the circuit on Saturday night, it’s North Petherton’s turn to host the incredible carts.
North Petherton Carnival is the fourth of the seven illuminated carnivals of the Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival Assoc…
A major route was closed for most of Tuesday after a crash led to a lorry spilling fuel onto the road.The collision, which involved a van and an HGV, happened on the A39 in west Somerset, between Washford and Bilbrook, at about 07:15 BST.Avon and Somer…
One lane of the M5 in Somerset was closed following a crash this evening (Tuesday, September 30). There was slow traffic on the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junction 24 and 25.
Roads and traffic monitoring site, Inrix, reported the cr…
By SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER[1] Published: 17:42, 24 September 2025 | Updated: 21:35, 24 September 2025
An autistic schoolgirl who was killed on the M5 after jumping from a moving police car was ‘failed’ by authorities, her mother ha…
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Limiting the Hyundai’s top speed to 60mph helped with its efficiency over our test route, and we saw 2.8mi/kWh when we arrived at Land’s End. That means a range of 309 miles is on offer, and with 59 per cent capa…
The M5 in Devon has been shut in both directions early Friday morning following two serious collisions near Tiverton. According to reports[1], emergency services were called to the stretch between Junction 27 (Tiverton) and Junction 28 (Cullompton) lat…
Yesterday (September 18), vehicles were being redirected along the motorway between Taunton (J25) and Bridgwater (J24).
Resurfacing works were taking place. This was part of a minor surface dressing scheme, with no plans for near-future works on this s…