THE M5 has reopened after it was closed due to concern over the welfare of a woman on a bridge.

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.

The M5 was closed for over an hour but it has now reopened, and the woman has been moved from the bridge and is safe.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are just re-opening the M5 motorway, both north and south.

"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.

"Obviously as backlogs of traffic clear there will be delays and if you plan to travel towards Wellington from the north or south, you may wish to delay your journey."