DRIVERS face rush-hour chaos after a horror crash between a car and an oil tanker shut the M5.
The motorway is closed southbound in Somerset between junction 22, Burnham-on-Sea, and junction 23, Bridgwater North, after the crash at around 4.30am.
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Emergency crews scrambled to the scene and have been battling to clear a fuel spill left by the tanker.
A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: “A number of fire resources were mobilised to the M5 after a call from Police requesting assistance at a road traffic collision.
“On arrival it was confirmed no persons were trapped but the incident involved a fuel tanker so additional resources were mobilised.
“Shortly after arrival at the incident, most resources were released.
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“There had been a fuel leak from the tractor unit of the tanker so one crew and a hazardous materials officer are remaining on scene while they await the arrival of recovery vehicles.
“The traffic backed up behind the incident unable to get off the M5 has been released using lane 3 but after that, the road will remain closed.”
National Highways warned normal traffic conditions are not expected to return until between 8.30am and 8.45am as the clean-up continues.
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