Been a long time since this happened on a motorway in the West country

[Matthew Arnold]

BBC News - M5 in Somerset closed both directions by major pile-up

[Tree Man Tom]

Not good, spoke to a few mates who seen it and another lives at the side of the motorway where it happened. Said they saw some awful things.

 

I know i shouldn't speculate, but its happened next to the rugby club who were having a firework display, distraction perhaps? Thoughts with all those involved

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Blimey. Not good. In mid devon today, not far from zummerzet of course was the most torrential rain I have seen for years; my wee car was on hyper-wiper and I could only go 10mph in a 60 zone. The road had what must have been 4 inches of floodwater which appeared within 5 minutes. It was bonkers.

[Matthew Arnold]

I've just spoken to my cousins who drive through there at about 7.30 and they said it was thick fog. Visibility was to almost just infront of the bonnet. And it was raining at the same time.

[Tree Man Tom]

I've just spoken to my cousins who drive through there at about 7.30 and they said it was thick fog. Visibility was to almost just infront of the bonnet. And it was raining at the same time.

 

Just spoke to a mate who came past on the southbound side as it happened and said there was really thick fog!

[Tree Man Tom]

BBC news say the motoway will be shut for 24hours! Friends have posted pics on facebook, as they can literally see it all from there window, raging fires, people trapped, not nice!!

[tommer9]

Horrific. I hope nobody dies, although it seems that there will be fatalities.

 

I was meant to be going through it tomorrow.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Is it north of Taunton? Got to go up to J25 tommorow morning...

[Tree Man Tom]

Is it north of Taunton? Got to go up to J25 tommorow morning...

 

Yes i think so, you should be able to come off at j25. Although it will tell you on those big road signs if its shut. Failing that come off at j26 and call in for a cuppa

[BobG]

Sky News now showing video of a huge fire on the M5. Not sure they should be showing these images given that many people will be seeking news about friends and family.