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M5 CLOSED in both directions after ‘serious crash' as drivers warned road will be shut ‘for a while' & cops respond
Air ambulance called and full closure in place after serious crash shuts M5 both directions
TRAVEL CHAOS M5 CLOSED in both directions after 'serious crash' as drivers warned road will be shut 'for a while' & cops respond
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A SERIOUS crash has shut the M5 in both directions tonight, causing major travel disruption, with drivers being urged to avoid the area or expect long delays.
The collision occurred in Gloucestershire, between Junctions 13 (Stroud) and 14 (Thornbury).
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Serious crash shuts M5 both ways, An air ambulance has landed at the scene
Credit: National Highways
All emergency services, including the air ambulance, are at the scene.
National Highways: South-West confirmed on X that "Traffic Officers are assisting with strategic closures on the approach.'
Avon and Somerset Police are leading the response, supported by ambulance and fire crews.
The crash has prompted a full closure of the motorway both northbound and southbound, with no clear estimate yet on when it will reopen.
A spokesperson said: 'Due to the nature of the incident, the road will remain closed for a while.'
National Highways warned drivers: 'If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
"Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.'
Diversions have been put in place.
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