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05/11/2011 12:03
Massive car crash in U.K.: 27 cars crashed
Several people are dead and around 35 have been injured in a multiple vehicle crash involving as many as 27 cars and lorries on the M5 in Somerset.
Avon and Somerset police said 10 people were believed to have suffered serious injuries following the accident between junctions 23 and 26 northbound at about 8.25pm on Friday, the Guardian reports.
Police said: "Around 27 vehicles are involved and there are believed to be approximately 35 people injured. Some of these people are seriously injured. Some have tragically lost their lives."
Police said they would be informing the families of those killed but by 1am there was no confirmation of the number, the source reports.
Paul Slaven from the rescue service said that "20 light vehicles and six articulated lorries" were involved. He described it as "the worst road traffic collision anyone can remember".
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony Bangham said: "Undoubtedly this is a tragic incident. All emergency services are at the scene and are working tirelessly to attend to those who are injured."