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Old 06-11-2011, 19:09   #21
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Re: M5 shut as 'several people' die in 27-vehicle crash

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Police said witnesses reported "smoke, not fog" creating "impossible" driving conditions.
A display had taken place at Taunton Rugby Club which is situated alongside the motorway.
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"Our main line of inquiry has now moved towards the event that was on the side of the carriageway," he said.
"We do believe that whilst there was fog, and it was difficult conditions in the area, that actually from witness evidence that there was very significant smoke across the carriageway which in effect caused a bank - similar to a fog bank - which was very distracting and very difficult to drive through."
http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16104319
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