# M5

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Two men arrested in investigation into attempted murder of PSNI officers

The arrests are in relation to an incident on 9 March when an explosive device detonated near police.

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Apr 16th 2013, 5:08 PM

Belfast bomb was an 'attempted murder' attack on PSNI officers' lives

Nobody was injured in the attack but the police officers involved were left “badly shaken”.

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Mar 11th 2013, 8:46 AM

PSNI investigate reports of 'blast' near police officers

Part of a motorway has been closed while police carry out an investigation.

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Mar 10th 2013, 1:07 PM

Fireworks display under investigation following UK crash

Police are investigating the possibility that black smoke seen on the M5 may have been connected to a fireworks display at a nearby rugby club.

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Nov 7th 2011, 10:53 AM

Seven confirmed dead after M5 crash, as search for bodies concludes

Police have finished sifting through the wreckage and have confirmed that no further bodies have been found.

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Nov 6th 2011, 10:58 AM

In pictures: seven killed, dozens injured in Somerset motorway pile-up

The crash involving 25 vehicles happened on the M5 motorway near Taunton. Many cars and lorries burst into flames.

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Nov 5th 2011, 12:00 PM