The person arrested was allegedly driving under the influence. (Image: Newsquest)
A PERSON has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving on the M5 near Burnham-on-Sea.
Officers were called to reports of a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the M5 carriageway on Sunday, September 1, between Burnham and Weston-super-Mare.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “At around 2.30am on Sunday, September 1, officers were called to reports of a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the M5 carriageway.
“The driver was reported between Junction 22 (Burnham-on-Sea) and Junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare).
"One person has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving.
“They have been released under investigation and enquiries are ongoing."
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