Part of M5 shuts as crash damages barrier
Part of the M5 has been shut while contractors repair a barrier following a late night collision.
The northbound carriageway between Junction 11A for Hucclecote and Gloucester and Junction 11 for Cheltenham is closed after two cars crashed at 01:00 BST on Monday.
Diversions are in place on the A417 and A40, with no congestion reported earlier.
National Highways said emergency services were at the scene and accident investigation work was being carried out by Gloucestershire Police.
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