Traffic on the M5 in Somerset is currently stalled following a crash involving two trucks. The collision between Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare has stopped all traffic to the north, with no vehicles able to cross the scene.
The M5 is currently jammed after a car-truck crash in Devon. A collision on the highway near Exeter creates queues stretching up the road, amid what could be one of the busiest holidays in years.
M5 Day is expected to be busy today (April 29) as the weekend begins with the start of the May holidays. Many holidaymakers will head to the West to enjoy the little sun and the beautiful scenery we are proud of.
According to the RAC, drivers across the UK are planning around 16.8 million leisure trips this weekend. They expect Monday to be the busiest day with about 3.3 million trips.
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However, due to the current high fuel prices, it is reported that 14 percent of drivers will not leave this weekend. This figure was 6 percent for Easter, which shows that the ongoing crisis in the cost of living is affecting how people spend their “free” time.
The RAC encourages people to inspect their vehicles before a long trip this weekend to avoid unnecessary damage. They advise drivers to quickly check oil and coolant levels, as well as make sure their tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “Easter may have been just a few weeks ago, but it seems that many drivers are still trying to make the most of this May Day holiday. We expect routes to classic tourist hotspots – especially the coast – to be congested on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, although according to our research, Monday may be the busiest day of the long weekend.
“Preparation is paramount to avoid uncomfortable damage to the side of the road – the fact is that most of the jobs our patrols will be attending this weekend will be avoided if drivers take just a little time to to check that their vehicles are “ready to go”. A quick glance under the hood to check oil and coolant levels, as well as make sure the tires are properly inflated and in good condition, can save hours of hassle on the side of the road. ”
At the time of writing (6.30 am) the M5 is clean, but the roads will quickly fill up during the day as people head out on holiday.
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