Taunton: Catholic community offer prayers and support following M5 crash

The Catholic community in Somerset is praying for everyone involved with and affected by the tragic incident on the M5 near Taunton last night. Parish Priest of St George and St Teresa of Lisieux in Taunton Canon John Cunningham said: "The Catholic community here in Taunton is devastated following the horrific accident on the M5 last night.

"It is the worst accident anyone can remember. Our prayerful sympathy is with the families of all who lost their lives and with those injured in this terrible accident. We will be praying at all Masses this weekend for those involved in any way.

"We give thanks to God for the bravery of all the emergency services including ambulance staff, fire personnel and police."

The Bishop of Clifton, Right Reverend Declan Lang. who is a regular user of the M5 as he travels to parishes throughout the West Country, said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the people involved with the horrific tragedy on the M5.

"In particular I remember the people who have died together with those who have been injured as well as their families and friends. I am also praying for those in our emergency services whose bravery and dedication is appreciated by us all. It must be a shocking time for them as well."

Parish Priest of St John Fisher, Wellington and St Richard of Chichester, Wiveliscombe, Father Vincent Curtis provided chaplaincy support in Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital last night.

Canon John added: "The Catholic community was actively involved through the chaplaincy at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and were there to give support, if needed, to people who were injured and their families."

 Source: Clifton Diocese