Recap - Delays Reported on the M5 From Taunton to Bridgwater Due to Vehicle Fire

M5 standstill in Somerset after fire breaks out

Queues were building on the motorway this afternoon

Recap - Delays reported on the M5 from Taunton to Bridgwater due to vehicle fire

Traffic is moving slowly on the M5 northbound between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater South) following a vehicle fire.

M5 northbound between J25 and J24

Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J25 and J24 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 9 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 9 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. The post M5 northbound between J25 and J24 | …