A crash has caused significant disruption on the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire, resulting in the closure of one lane. The incident occurred near Stroud at approximately 06:00 on December 31, 2023. According to traffic monitoring service Inrix, the affected area is on the M5 Southbound, stretching from Junction 13 (A419 Stroud) to Junction 14 (B4509 Thornbury/Falfield).
Traffic is currently coping well despite the lane closure, as reported by Inrix. Authorities are working to clear the scene efficiently to minimize delays for commuters and travelers.
As the situation develops, updates will be provided through our live blog. Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution and consider alternative routes if necessary. For those with information or photographs from the scene, please share them if it is safe to do so.
In the meantime, additional traffic updates and information regarding the status of the M5 will be followed closely to ensure public awareness.
