M5 traffic live: Lorry crashes into bridge in West Country

A stretch of the M5 in the West Country has been closed this morning (Friday, June 28) after a lorry collided with a bridge. The incident happened on the northbound carriageway in Somerset at around 6.50am.

Huge delays are building between junction 25 for Taunton and 24 for Bridgwater South. Emergency services are in attendance and the southbound carriageway was shut for a while to allow an air ambulance to land.

National Highways said a HGV struck a bridge parapet at around 6.30am in a serious collision. Once recovery is complete engineers will insect the bridge to ensure the road is safe to be reopened.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "One person is reported as injured and trapped. Emergency services at scene. Please seek alternative routes."

Updates as we get them below.