M5 Closure Causes Six-Hour Traffic Standstill with Drivers Stranded Without Supplies Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 somerset traffic tankercrash closure delays diversion dieselspill motorists gridlock A major crash involving a tanker and a car near Burnham-on-Sea has caused a lengthy closure of the M5 in Somerset, trapping drivers in gridlocked traffic for hours without access to food or water. The collision occurred early … Read More
Key Details as M5 Closed for 12 Hours Following Tanker Crash Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 tanker crash motorway traffic closure emergency transport congestion delays The M5 motorway was closed for nearly 12 hours after a serious tanker crash caused major disruption. The accident led to significant traffic congestion, with some drivers trapped in stationary queues for much of the day. … Read More
Key Details as M5 Closed for 12 Hours After Tanker Crash Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 tanker crash traffic closure delay emergency investigation roadsafety motorway The M5 motorway was closed for 12 hours following a serious tanker crash, causing significant disruption for motorists. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, resulted in extensive traffic jams, with some drivers … Read More
90-Minute Delays on M5 Following Crash Near Burnham-on-Sea Tuesday, May 5, 2026 m5 crash motorway burnham-on-sea delays emergency closure traffic transportation accident sport A serious crash near Burnham-on-Sea has led to the closure of the M5 motorway, resulting in delays of up to 90 minutes. All emergency services quickly attended the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance. …
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 …