M5 northbound closed
An oil spillage earlier this morning which has closed the M5 northbound from Junction 26 for the A38 (Wellington) to Junction 25 for the A358 (Taunton). and traffic is being diverted via the A38.
Eight miles of diesel and oil is being cleaned from the road, with gritters being used to add traction to the surface. Normality may resume later this morning.
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