Serious M5 delays after lorry, van and car collide

There is currently heavy traffic on the M5[1] after a crash involving a lorry, a van and a car. One lane of the motorway is closed northbound near junction 8, north of Tewkesbury. Roads and traffic monitoring[2] site, Inrix, said: "One lane closed and heavy traffic due to accident, a lorry a van and a car involved on M5 northbound after J8 M50."

The extent of the crash is not known at this time. Emergency services have been contacted for further information. We will keep you updated with our live blog below.

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References

1. ^ currently heavy traffic on the M5 (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ Roads and traffic monitoring (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
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