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| One dead in 17-vehicle accident | |
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| One person has been killed in a crash involving 17 vehicles on the M5 in Somerset, the fire service has said. | |
| The accident happened just before 1900 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 and 26 to the south of Taunton. | The accident happened just before 1900 GMT on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 and 26 to the south of Taunton. |
| A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire Service said: "We can confirm that one fatality has been discovered." | |
| Several other people were treated at the scene and one person was taken to hospital with head injuries. | |
| More than 20 passengers are believed to have suffered injuries and were treated at the scene. | |
| Motorway closed | |
| The accident happened about a mile north of the Taunton Deane service area and the motorway was closed in both directions. | The accident happened about a mile north of the Taunton Deane service area and the motorway was closed in both directions. |
| Avon and Somerset Police said the motorway was expected to remain closed for some time. | |
| A force spokesman said: "Police are urging motorists to use alternative routes and avoid the area where possible. | |
| "It is expected the motorway will be closed for a number of hours." |