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Somerset M5 closure: Man dies in lorry and van crash Somerset M5 closure: Man dies in lorry and van crash
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A man has died in one of two crashes on the M5 in Somerset which have shut the motorway between junctions 22 and 23. A man has died in one of two crashes on the M5 in Somerset which shut the motorway between junctions 22 and 23.
A car overturned on the southbound carriageway at 05:15 BST followed a short while later by a collision between a van and a lorry. A car overturned on the southbound carriageway at 05:15 BST followed a short while later by a collision between a van and two lorries.
Avon and Somerset Police said the man's family had been told and were being supported by a family liaison officer.Avon and Somerset Police said the man's family had been told and were being supported by a family liaison officer.
One lane northbound between the junctions for Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater has since reopened. Two lanes northbound between the junctions for Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater have since reopened.
'Considerable disruption' Supt Chris Weigold said it was a "significant incident" which had left police with no option but to close the motorway.
Supt Chris Weigold said it was a "significant incident" which left police with no option but to close the motorway. However, the vehicles have now been removed and the force said the road was "expected to open shortly".
"I know this will cause considerable disruption to motorists today as people try and get to work, meetings and to catch flights," he added.
"While we will work to get the motorway open again as soon as possible, people should expect the road to be closed for some time."
Traffic is being diverted off the M5 at earlier junctions and along the A38.