A BUSY motorway has been SHUT due to a huge diesel spill spreading over half a mile, as drivers are warned of 90-minute delays. Long delays are expected on the M5 in the West Country towards

Drivers have been warned to expect huge delays after a major diesel spillage forced the closure of a vital motorway this afternoon. The M5 in Somerset has been impacted by the spillage with the northbound carriageway shut between Junction 24 and Junction 23 near Bridgwater.

National Highways aid: The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between J24 and J23 near Bridgwater due to a large diesel spillage. The spillage from a heavy goods vehicle fuel tank, has spread for approximately half a mile down the carriageway.

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A section of the M5 has been closed after diesel spilled from a lorry spread half a mile (0.8km) down the carriageway. Long queues are stretching between 24 and J23 near Bridgwater on the northbound carriageway, with emergency services on the scene.

A major clear up operation is taking place on the M5 after a crash and fuel spill this morning. The M5 is currently closed northbound between junction 24 and 23, near Bridgwater due to a large diesel spill.

The M5 in Somerset is closed northbound between J24 and J23 near Bridgwater due to a large diesel spillage. The spillage from a heavy goods vehicle fuel tank, has spread for approximately half a mile down the carriageway.