M5 traffic updates as lorry overturns at motorway junction
An overturned lorry is causing delays on the M5 on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border. The vehicle has overturned at junction 8 at the M50 turning, leaving traffic obstructed this afternoon (Thursday, June 26). According to National Highways, the road is expected to be blocked through the afternoon and regular traffic conditions are not expected until around 4pm.
Traffic monitor Inrix reports: "M5 Southbound partially blocked due to overturned lorry at J8 M50. Traffic is coping well. On the roundabout.
"There is an overturned lorry on the roundabout, as a result traffic cannot head onto the Westbound M50 from the Southbound M5. Traffic can head onto the Westbound M50 from the Northbound M5." We will keep you updated with our live blog below.
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