A man sustained head injuries in a two-car accident on the M5 motorway in Somerset on February 14. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene between junctions 25 and 24 shortly after 8:10 pm.
The driver of a black Vauxhall Insignia was hospitalized due to a head injury but has since been discharged to recover at home. The second driver, who was behind the wheel of a blue Honda Accord, received minor injuries.
The northbound stretch of the M5 was temporarily closed following the collision, causing significant disruption. Eyewitnesses reported a strong emergency response, including traffic officers, ambulances, fire services, and an undercover police vehicle.
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Avon and Somerset Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward, especially seeking information about a vehicle traveling in lane three immediately prior to the crash. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
A police spokesperson stated, “We’re appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M5 that resulted in serious head injuries. Any dashcam footage or information about the vehicle in lane three before the collision would be valuable.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting reference 5226043169.