M5 traffic live: Crash sees motorway at a standstill

A crash near the Gloucestershire border brought the M5 to a standstill this morning (Friday, December 29). The crash involving one car has happened northbound at junction 14 for Thornbury in South Gloucestershire. Drivers heading back from the West County to Gloucestershire are being caught up in the tailback.

Traffic was held at 10.55am but all lanes have since reopened, with long delays remaining.

It’s likely to be another busy road on the region’s roads with post-Christmas traffic on the way home, or heading to friends and family for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Weather warnings[1] have been issued for Saturday and Sunday.

Updates below

References

  1. ^ Weather warnings (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)