The M5 has been closed after a crash involving a motorbike and a lorry.

The motorway is currently closed in both directions after a serious collision involving a lorry and a motorcycle, causing long tailbacks and gridlock on surrounding roads.

The M5 is closed on the stretch next to Churchdown, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, with long delays expected for at least the next two hours.

17:27 Ryan Fahey

People seen leaving their cars as crash shuts M5 motorway

People have been seen standing outside their cars on the M5 motorway as emergency responders deal with a crash situation.

Diversions are in place on the M5 motorway north and southbound after the serious collision earlier this afternoon.

National Highways said it expects the road to remain closed for a long time withou

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