M5 Delays Exceed Five Hours Following Tanker and Car Collision Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 crash tanker oilspill traffic delays emergency cleanup collision highway A serious crash involving a tanker and a car on the M5 has resulted in delays exceeding five hours. The incident led to a significant oil spill, further complicating cleanup efforts and traffic management. Emergency crews …
M5 Closed Near Burnham-on-Sea Following Tanker-Car Collision Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 burnham-on-sea accident tanker car oilspill closure traffic emergency cleanup The M5 motorway near Burnham-on-Sea has been closed after a collision involving a tanker and a car resulted in a significant oil spill. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to manage the accident and contain the …
Somerset's RSPCA Heroes Honoured for Sea Empress Oil Spill Rescue Efforts Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birds somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers animalwelfare As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress oil spill approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset reflects on one of the most significant environmental and wildlife rescue operations in its history. On February 15, 1996, the Sea Empress … Read More
Somerset's RSPCA Heroes Honoured for Lifesaving Efforts During Sea Empress Oil Spill Monday, February 9, 2026 rspca seaempress oilspill wildliferescue birdrehabilitation somerset milfordhaven environmentaldisaster volunteers conservation As the 30th anniversary of the Sea Empress disaster approaches, the RSPCA in Somerset pays tribute to the heroic efforts that defined one of the UK’s worst environmental catastrophes. On February 15, 1996, the … Read More
Council to Recover Repair Costs Following Major A37 Oil Spill Closure Thursday, October 2, 2025 a37 oilspill highways resurfacing bath chelwood transport emergency repairs council Bath and North East Somerset Council announced plans to recoup expenses incurred from urgent repair works following a significant fuel oil spill that led to the closure of the A37 for several days. On 25 September, an oil … Read More
Council to Recover Costs Following Major Oil Spill Closure on A37 Thursday, October 2, 2025 oilspill a37 roadclosure bath repairs resurfacing highways council emergency transport Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced its intention to recover the expenses incurred from urgent repair works after a substantial fuel oil spill resulted in the closure of the A37 for multiple days. On 25 … Read More