The M5 southbound carriageway has re-opened after overnight repairs between Burnham-On-Sea and Weston following a serious crash involving a motorbike and a van.
The crash happened just after 1.30pm on Thursday October 3rd on the southbound carriageway, leading to 12 hours of closures for motorists.
A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said one person, a motorcyclist, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital.
A Police spokeswoman confirmed: “We were called at 1.37pm to reports of a serious collision involving a motorbike and van on the southbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 21 (Weston-super-Mare) and 22 (Burnham-On-Sea).”
“Emergency services were in attendance and closed the motorway in both directions.”
“If you witnessed the collision or have any information which could help our investigation, call 101 and quote reference 5224260872.”
Diversion routes are in operation with delays of up to four hours reported by some motorists.
