Heavy traffic is building on the M5 this morning following a collision involving a vehicle which has left the road.

The M5 in Gloucestershire is closed northbound between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) with emergency services including Gloucestershire Police at the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.

Due to the severity of the incident a police investigation is currently underway resulting in the closure being in place for several hours. 08:35 KEY EVENT

Map shows all northbound lanes closed

A traffic map by AA shows all northbound lanes on the M5 closed between Falfield and Stroud.

08:11 KEY EVENT

Serious collision sees vehicle 'leave road'

This morning's crash involves a vehicle which has left the roa

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