A WOMAN from Wellington has been charged with causing a public nuisance after the M5 was closed after a person was spotted on a bridge.

Abigail June Wyatt, 25, of Tonedale, has been bailed to appear at Taunton Deane Magistrates Court on 12 September.

He charge relates to the incident yesterday (Thursday 25 August) morning on the M5 when her alleged actions on a motorway bridge caused the closure of the M5 motorway in both directions in the Wellington area.

The closure resulted in heavy tailbacks for motorists, with the road being closed for more than an hour, with tailbacks reported of about 20 miles in both directions.

The road was closed southbound between Wellington and Tiverton and northbound at Tiverton by Avon and Somerset Police as they were concerned for a woman on the motorway bridge.

Speaking at the time of the closure, a police spokesman said: "It was closed due to concern for the welfare of a woman who is being moved from the bridge. She is safe and well.

"We apologise to motorists for the delay and thank you for your patience."