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M5 closed in Somerset as pedestrian, 17, dies in collision

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The M5 in Somerset is closed in both directions after a 17-year-old girl dies in a collision.

The incident happened between junctions 24 for Bridgwater and 25 for Taunton at 23:00 GMT .

Avon and Somerset Police said the girl had died at the scene and her next of kin had been informed.

No-one else was injured in the collision near Creech Heathfield , Somerset .

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84

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formal

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English

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39

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