M5 traffic this mornign following a serious crash

Drivers in Gloucestershire are being diverted after a serious crash on the M5 this morning.

The road is closed northbound between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) after a vehicle left the carriageway at around 5.30am .

Emergency services are at the scene with a police investigation underway due "the severity of the incident," National Highways has said.

The closure, which has already been in place for several hours, is now diverting drivers travelling northbound in the area to follow the solid triangle symbol on road signs.

If your planned route is affected, you should:

Exit the M5 northbound at J14 and turn left onto the B4509

At the junction with the A38, turn right and join the A38 northbound

Continue on the A38 northbound, pass

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