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London (CNN) -- At least seven people are confirmed dead and 51 injured in a "horrific" traffic accident in southwest England, Somerset police said Saturday.
The accident involved 34 vehicles, including cars, vans and large trucks, police said, some of which erupted into a "fireball."
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony Bangham told reporters more bodies are feared to be still trapped in badly burnt vehicles.
Some of the vehicles are "burnt to the ground" and unrecognizable, he said in a televised news conference after visiting the site. "This is a horrific scene."
The crash occurred about 8:25 p.m. Friday on the M5 highway near Taunton in Somerset, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of Bristol, according to the Devon and Somerset Fire Rescue.......
TORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: At least seven people are confirmed dead and 51 injured
NEW: More people are feared trapped in vehicles, police say
NEW: Poor weather and a nearby fireworks display may have been a factor
NEW: The crash in Somerset involved 34 vehicles, including heavy trucks
At least 7 dead, 51 hurt in traffic 'fireball' in Britain - CNN.com
The accident involved 34 vehicles, including cars, vans and large trucks, police said, some of which erupted into a "fireball."
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony Bangham told reporters more bodies are feared to be still trapped in badly burnt vehicles.
Some of the vehicles are "burnt to the ground" and unrecognizable, he said in a televised news conference after visiting the site. "This is a horrific scene."
The crash occurred about 8:25 p.m. Friday on the M5 highway near Taunton in Somerset, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of Bristol, according to the Devon and Somerset Fire Rescue.......
TORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: At least seven people are confirmed dead and 51 injured
NEW: More people are feared trapped in vehicles, police say
NEW: Poor weather and a nearby fireworks display may have been a factor
NEW: The crash in Somerset involved 34 vehicles, including heavy trucks
At least 7 dead, 51 hurt in traffic 'fireball' in Britain - CNN.com
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