Overview

• A goat was spotted running across the M5 motorway at junction 25 near Taunton, causing both directions to close briefly.
• The incident, reported at 11:20 am, led to a full standstill of Bank Holiday traffic during heavy travel periods.
• Motorists exited their vehicles, attempting to shepherd the animal, while National Highways officers arrived at 11:50 am to manage the situation.
• The goat safely exited the motorway through a hedge, and the road was reopened just before 12:10 pm.
• Authorities reminded drivers to report loose animals via emergency services instead of intervening directly for safety reasons.