M5 reopens to traffic following a ‘serious collision’ near Bristol

The M5 has reopened following an early morning collision.

Emergency services closed the M5 heading northbound between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) on Sunday morning (November 23).

The M5 was closed between junction 14 and 13 heading northbound on Sunday morning (November 23).placeholder image
The M5 was closed between junction 14 and 13 heading northbound on Sunday morning (November 23). | Google Maps

National Highways: South West reported the closure was due to a “serious collision involving a single vehicle” just before 5.45am.

The organisation confirmed that emergency services were at the scene.

Just after 9.50am, National Highways: South West then confirmed that the road had reopened to motorists.

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