M5 motorway closed northbound after car crash as vehicle leaves road
There was heavy traffic on the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire following a collision involving a vehicle that went off the road.
The motorway between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) is closed as emergency services, including Gloucestershire Police, are on duty.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to provide traffic management assistance.
Traffic stuck on the closed highway is in the process of being released. Alternative routes have been established for those traveling north as National Highways ask drivers to follow the Continuous Triangle diversion symbol on road signs.
From the M5, motorists can exit northbound at J14 and turn left onto the B4509. Then turn right at the junction with the A38 and continue onto the A38 northbound, passing through the villages of Cambridge and Claypits before continuing onto the A38 northbound, rejoining the M5 northbound at J13.
Due to the seriousness of the incident, the police investigation is currently ongoing, resulting in the closure of the facility for several hours.
Independent Gloucestershire Police has been contacted for comment.
