M5 closed: Major motorway shut northbound between J14 Falfield and J13 Stroud after serious crash involving car that 'left the road'

The M5 in Gloucestershire is closed northbound this morning between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) due to collision involving a vehicle which has left the road. National Highways says: “Emergency services including Gloucestershire Police are in attendance.

“National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management. Traffic caught within the closure are in the process of being released.

“Due to the severity of the incident a Police investigation is currently underway resulting in the closure being in place for several hours.”

Diversion Routes:

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M5 northbound at J14 and turn left onto the B4509
• At the junction with the A38, turn right and join the A38 northbound
• Continue on the A38 northbound, passing through the villages of Cambridge and Claypits, to then re-join the M5 northbound at J13