m5 accident today

m5 accident today

What happened on the M5

• A serious crash occurred late on Sunday night (between junctions 20 and 21 — near Weston‑super‑Mare / Clevedon, Somerset). The motorway was closed in both directions.
• The crash involved an 18-year-old man who had been inside an ambulance being taken to hospital. He reportedly exited the ambulance while it was on the motorway, and was then struck by a car travelling southbound.

⚠️ Casualties & Aftermath

• The 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
• The incident prompted a referral to Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as police and ambulance procedures around the incident are now under review.

🚧 Traffic Impact

• The motorway remained closed overnight for investigation and clear-up work.
• Diversion routes were put in place: Northbound traffic was diverted off at J21, then via the A370 toward Bristol and rejoining at J18; southbound traffic was diverted via A4 → A3070 → A4174 → A38 back onto M5 at J22.

If you like — I can check whether there are updates this morning (e.g. reopened lanes, official vehicle-recovery status, or further statements from authorities).