THE M5 between J25 (Taunton) and J24 (Bridgwater) was fully closed this morning with a police helicopter called due to reports of a pedestrian being seen on the carriageway.
Avon and Somerset Police said they received a call at 6.15am this morning (June 13) about a pedestrian who was seen on the carriageway.
A full closure was put in place while searches were carried out.
Police confirmed that searches have been carried out, including with assistance of the National Police Air Service; however, they ‘proved negative’.
The M5 was reopened both ways at around 8am, police said.
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A spokesperson said: "The call came in at about 6.15am about a pedestrian being seen on the carriageway.
"Traffic initially halted and then a closure was put in place.
"Searches have been carried out, including with assistance of the National Police Air Service; however, they proved negative.
"The M5 was reopened at about 8am."
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