AN M5 slip road was closed and a woman rushed to hospital after emergency services were called to an overturned car.

The crash was on the M5 northbound exit at junction 22, for Burnham-on-Sea.

There was one woman involved, who police say has been taken to Musgrove Park Hospital for treatment.

It is also affecting traffic travelling on A38 Bristol Road as drivers are being diverted away from the crash.

The slip road has now reopened although traffic is still slow on A38.

The woman injuries are not believed to be serious.

Traffic has now returned to normal.