M5 crash: seven dead in 'worst ever' smash in Somerset

[Jazzy]

At least 34 vehicles crashed on the northbound carriageway of the M5 near Taunton, causing several explosions.



Police confirmed that some people had tragically lost their lives amid fears that up to 16 people had been killed in the horrific accident, described as one of the “worst traffic accidents” in recent memory.



On Saturday police said that at least seven people have been killed and at least 51 are suffering injuries. Witnesses said heavy fog and wet weather had caused “horrendous” driving conditions, prior to the accident just before 8.30pm.

At least 20 cars and six heavy goods lorries were involved in the crash, described as “more like a scene from Afghanistan”, near the exit to Junction 25, police said. Several were engulfed in flames.



This is the worst road traffic collision anyone can remember,” said Paul Slaven, of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.



Full article with pictures and video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...ven-dead-in-worst-ever-smash-in-Somerset.html

 

[The Dragon Master]

About 7 people have died according to BBCBreaking twiiter.



This is really tragic

 

[Jazzy]

Looking at that brought back memories of a highway accident I responded to several years ago. My heart goes out to all that were involved in this horrific accident.

 

[Bryd0]

About 7 people have died according to BBCBreaking twiiter.

I thought it was many as 20, as that's what The People newspaper said (although they meant that 20 people may be feared dead). Anyway, this is dreadful, considering it's said to be the worst traffic accident in 36 years. Apparently, a wall of thick fog caused it to happen.

 

[Headliner]

No more bodies have been found in the wreckage of the 34-vehicle crash on the M5, leaving the death toll at seven, police say.

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[Headliner]

A firework display near the site of the crash which killed seven people on the M5 is the major line of inquiry, police say.

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