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A general view of the M5 motorway between Bridgwater and Taunton, following the death of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall on Monday 11 November, 2024.

Teenage girl who died fleeing police vehicle on M5 named

Tamzin Hall was 17-years-old and from Wellington.

3 days ago

Motorway reopens after teen's death sparks 12-hour closure

The 17-year-old pedestrian died during an incident on the motorway in Somerset late on Monday night.

12 Nov

Motorway reopens after flooding impacts drivers across the region

Motorists travelling between South Gloucestershire and South Somerset were affected.

8 Oct

Delays for drivers after air ambulance called to serious motorway crash

Motorway reopens after serious crash causes long delays

M5 reopens after crash that sparked hour-long delays in Somerset

'Severe' delays on motorway after lorry crashes into bridge

Delays as motorway closed in both directions after power line damaged

Dashcam footage shows moment drunk lorry driver swerves on motorway

Robot dog 'Spot' to survey M5 and other major roads

Two police forces attempt to stop car in M5 chase

Three-car crash brings motorway to standstill

Motorway lanes reopen after crash as Storm Ciarán causes travel chaos - recap

Drivers at a standstill on motorway after several vehicles crash

Lorry drivers line up to help man in crisis