‘Police incident’ closes M5 in Gloucestershire

Part of the M5 was closed in Gloucestershire this evening (December 14) because of a police incident. The stretch between junctions 10 (Cheltenham) and 11 (A40/Gloucester) was shut in both directions. According to a tweet sent out by Gloucestershire Police[1], officers were responding to a "concerns for welfare" incident.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area. Road monitoring website Inrix said traffic[2] was stopped just after 9pm. All lanes reopened just before 10pm.

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References

1. ^ Gloucestershire Police (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ traffic (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)