M5 southbound closure following serious collision

UPDATE: the M5 southbound carriageway reopened at around 6am following the earlier collision.

Two people were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with injuries which were later deemed to be non-serious.

Officers would like to thank everyone for their patience while emergency services were in attendance.

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ORIGINAL: The M5 southbound carriageway is closed following a serious collision during the early hours of this morning (Monday 9 September).

Police were called shortly after 2.40am with a report of a single vehicle collision near junction 11A.

The occupants of the car have been taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.

Emergency services remain at the scene and a closure is in place between junctions 11A and 12.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police is asked to submit information by completing the following online form quoting incident 21 of 9 September: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report

Information on the diversion route can be found here: https://x.com/HighwaysSWEST/status/1832987208426426705