One man released from hospital, another 'serious but stable' after M5 crash

Updated 2:06pm Tuesday 19th March 2013 in News By Newsdesk

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  • Single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 6am on Saturday
  • Daniel Gunn, 24, dies from injuries in incident
  • Two other people in 'life-threatening condition' at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton
  • Tailbacks in Taunton as crash investigation work was carried out
  • Family describe Daniel Gunn as 'a wonderful son'

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THE family of a young man killed after a horror crash between junction 25 (Taunton) and 26 (Wellington) described him as a 'wonderful son'.

Daniel Gunn, 24, believed to be from the Tiverton area, died as a result of the injuries suffered when his car was involved in a single vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway at around 6.13am on Saturday morning.

His family including dad Keith, mum Maria, brother Jamie and sister Laura all thanked their family and friends for the kind support and thoughts they have received after their tragic loss of their 'dear son Daniel'.

They added: "He was a wonderful son, brother and everybody's true friend."

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TWO other men involved in the same car during the collision have been named locally as Tom Pilling and Tom Moyes.

They are at Musgrove Park Hospital and said to be in a life-threatening condition.

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A YOUNG man who was killed after his car was involved in a single vehicle collision has been named locally as Daniel Gunn.

The incident happened at around 6.13am on Saturday morning between junctions 25 and 26 on the M5 motorway.

The 24-year-old, believed to be from the Tiverton area, died as a result of injuries sustained and two others were taken to Musgrove Park hospital where their condition is said to be life threatening.

Sergeant Jim Whatley from the Roads Policing Unit said: "This is a serious incident in which a young man has tragically lost his life. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was using the motorway network at this time who may have witnessed this collision."

The motorway was closed for around three hours.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101.

1:10pm

THE M5 southbound has now reopened following the earlier fatal crash between Taunton and Wellngton.

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IT is estimated the carriageway will not reopen until 12.45pm.

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DRIVERS folowing the diversion around the closed carriageway are being asked to follow the solid black square on road signs through Taunton.

9:20am

A SPOKESMAN for Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed a man in his 20s died as a result of the incident on the M5 this morning.

Two other people were taken to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton in a life-threatening condition.

Sergeant Jim Whatley from the Roads Policing Unit said: "This is a serious incident in which a young man has tragically lost his life.

"I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who was using the motorway network at this time who may have witnessed this collision."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.

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IT is thought the motorway may be closed for up to three hours while investigation work is carried out. Drivers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys.

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A SINGLE vehicle collision has resulted in the closure of the southbound M5.

It is believed one man has been killed and two others injured in the crash, which resulted in the closure of the motorway between junctions 25 and 26 shortly after 6am.

Traffic is being diverted through Taunton and severe delays are expected while recovery and investigation work is carried out.

Comments (13)

4:54am Sun 10 Mar 13

Mark1970 says...

Duke street was packed also station road. Once those two roads are packed, then you know something bad has happened.

Something needs to be done to cut the M5 deaths down.
Duke street was packed also station road. Once those two roads are packed, then you know something bad has happened. Something needs to be done to cut the M5 deaths down. Mark1970

7:47am Sun 10 Mar 13

Samej1 says...

Why have the comments about this been removed?

" Gerry Cox @gerrycox15p

Stuck in traffic in Taunton for over an hour. Police have closed M5 without a single thought for the consequences."
Why have the comments about this been removed? " Gerry Cox @gerrycox15p Stuck in traffic in Taunton for over an hour. Police have closed M5 without a single thought for the consequences." Samej1

9:28am Sun 10 Mar 13

vicbics says...

Our comments were removed yet the selfish arrogant comment still sits there at the top of the page! Our thoughts are obviously not as highly rated as 'gerrycox'
Our comments were removed yet the selfish arrogant comment still sits there at the top of the page! Our thoughts are obviously not as highly rated as 'gerrycox' vicbics

12:18pm Sun 10 Mar 13

united says...

You are right about what you did say, " lazy reporting"! Using social media is not a safe way of letting the public know what is happening "live". I think it is a cheap way of getting a story and not being responsible for what has been said.
You are right about what you did say, " lazy reporting"! Using social media is not a safe way of letting the public know what is happening "live". I think it is a cheap way of getting a story and not being responsible for what has been said. united

2:35pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Useacarpark.com says...

united wrote:
You are right about what you did say, " lazy reporting"! Using social media is not a safe way of letting the public know what is happening "live". I think it is a cheap way of getting a story and not being responsible for what has been said.
Nearly everyone uses social media. updates to a portable device makes it the best way of reporting traffic issues. Moan moan moan! A man died, get over yourself!
[quote][p][bold]united[/bold] wrote: You are right about what you did say, " lazy reporting"! Using social media is not a safe way of letting the public know what is happening "live". I think it is a cheap way of getting a story and not being responsible for what has been said.[/p][/quote]Nearly everyone uses social media. updates to a portable device makes it the best way of reporting traffic issues. Moan moan moan! A man died, get over yourself! Useacarpark.com

9:59am Mon 11 Mar 13

Slow down! says...

Gerry Cox!

Unbelievable comment!

Don't people stop and think before they type this rubbish?
Gerry Cox! Unbelievable comment! Don't people stop and think before they type this rubbish? Slow down!

11:58am Mon 11 Mar 13

andelain says...

Gerry Cox, people like you need to put your brain into hear before opening your mouth! A little inconvenience for you, and loss of life for someone else. I know which I would prefer you idiot.
Gerry Cox, people like you need to put your brain into hear before opening your mouth! A little inconvenience for you, and loss of life for someone else. I know which I would prefer you idiot. andelain

5:30pm Mon 11 Mar 13

If tomorrow never comes!! says...

My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young man, and i hope they get the answers to the questions that they shall be asking. Id also like to think that Gerry Cox may feel a little embarrassed about his comment, but it may not of been meant to cause upset.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young man, and i hope they get the answers to the questions that they shall be asking. Id also like to think that Gerry Cox may feel a little embarrassed about his comment, but it may not of been meant to cause upset. If tomorrow never comes!!

3:36pm Tue 12 Mar 13

localmcnocal says...

Its not a case of anyone getting over themselves, people are aware of the sad event

Never the less sloppy lazy jornolism allowed offensive/inapropiat
e tweets to remain.

Police do not want to create extra work for themselves to keep roads closed.
Its not a case of anyone getting over themselves, people are aware of the sad event Never the less sloppy lazy jornolism allowed offensive/inapropiat e tweets to remain. Police do not want to create extra work for themselves to keep roads closed. localmcnocal

11:04pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Thurza says...

So sad, my thoughts are with Daniels family.
So sad, my thoughts are with Daniels family. Thurza

6:12pm Wed 13 Mar 13

bts73 says...

Mark1970 wrote:
Duke street was packed also station road. Once those two roads are packed, then you know something bad has happened.

Something needs to be done to cut the M5 deaths down.
clearly a case of not enough stimulants.
[quote][p][bold]Mark1970[/bold] wrote: Duke street was packed also station road. Once those two roads are packed, then you know something bad has happened. Something needs to be done to cut the M5 deaths down.[/p][/quote]clearly a case of not enough stimulants. bts73

7:52pm Wed 20 Mar 13

Justin B. Jones says...

If you think Heather`s story is shocking..., last week father in-law recieved a check for $5794 grafting a seventeen hour week from there apartment and they're neighbor's step-mother`s neighbour done this for 3 months and recieved a check for more than $5794 parttime from there computer. use the tips on this link, http://fly26.com
If you think Heather`s story is shocking..., last week father in-law recieved a check for $5794 grafting a seventeen hour week from there apartment and they're neighbor's step-mother`s neighbour done this for 3 months and recieved a check for more than $5794 parttime from there computer. use the tips on this link, http://fly26.com Justin B. Jones

7:53pm Wed 20 Mar 13

Justin B. Jones says...

If you think Heather`s story is shocking..., last week father in-law recieved a check for $5794 grafting a seventeen hour week from there apartment and they're neighbor's step-mother`s neighbour done this for 3 months and recieved a check for more than $5794 parttime from there computer. use the tips on this link, http://fly26.com
If you think Heather`s story is shocking..., last week father in-law recieved a check for $5794 grafting a seventeen hour week from there apartment and they're neighbor's step-mother`s neighbour done this for 3 months and recieved a check for more than $5794 parttime from there computer. use the tips on this link, http://fly26.com Justin B. Jones

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