A police collision investigation is underway and the road is likely to reamin closed for sometime, says the National Highways.

In a tweet on X National Highways has said: “The M5 in Somerset remains closed in both directions between J24 (Bridgwater) and J23 (Dunball) due to a serious collision.

“The road will be closed into the morning to allow for police collision investigation works to take place.”

The Express has contacted Avon and Somerset Police for more details.