M50 closure: Carriageway between Ledbury and Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire closed due to two-vehicle crash

A major road that connects Gloucestershire and Worcestershire is still closed following a serious crash on Thursday afternoon. National Highways says the M50 is closed eastbound between Junction 2 near Ledbury and Junction 1 near Tewkesbury for repairs.

The crash, described as "serious" involved two vehicles. National Highways said that all emergency services initially attended the scene, and traffic had to be turned around after the closure.

The motorway is expected to remain closed through Friday morning for clean-up works and emergency carriageway resurfacing. 

Diversion routes have been set up. National Highways says that drivers heading east should follow solid square symbol on road signs.

• Exit the M50 northbound at J2 and turn right onto the A417. 
• Continue on the A417 until the roundabout with the A40, take the 1st exit onto the A40. 
• Continue on the A40 until the M5 J11 and take the 1st exit onto the M5 northbound.

Motorists have been warned to leave extra time.  

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via the regional twitter feed.