Closure following serious collision on the M5 northbound carriageway

A closure is currently in place on the northbound carriageway of the M5 following a serious collision this afternoon (Wednesday 6 May).

Police were called at around 12.20pm with a report of a two vehicle collision near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

A closure has been put into place between junctions 11 and 9 northbound while emergency services remain at the scene.

These are expected to remain in place for a number of hours with motorists asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police is asked to submit information by completing the following online form and quoting incident 227 of 6 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report 

National Highways have put a diversion route in place and details can be found here: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/travel-alerts/m5-gloucestershire-northbound-serious-collision-carriageway-closed-between-j11-and-j9/