M5 drivers stuck in 12 miles of queues lasting two hours after police incident

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published July 17, 2026 1:47pm Updated July 17, 2026 1:49pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The M5 in Somerset is experiencing delays of up to two hours after a large police incident on the busy motorway. There are currently 12 miles of congestion on the motorway after a portion of the road near Bridgewater was shut down between J23 in Puriton and J24 in Huntworth. Avon and Somerset Police went to the scene, but the delay has increased to two hours of wait time despite reopening an hour ago. The M5 in Somerset near Bridgewater was shut in both directions between J23 in Puriton and J24 in Huntworth due to fears for the safety an individual, the force said. A man was seen walking