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Major motorway closed in both directions for over rush hour ‘police incident’

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THE M5 has been closed near Gloucester during rush hour following a police incident.

Drivers have now been urged to avoid the area and some have been left stranded on the highway.

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Drivers are now stuck on the busy M5 motorwayCredit: Alamy
CCTV cameras showed traffic backed up on the road

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CCTV cameras showed traffic backed up on the road

The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions 12 and 11a.

Emergency services are at the scene – leading to the road being closed in both directions.

Gloucester Constabulary said: “Motorists are advised to use alternative routes where possible.”

Drivers say they have been trapped on the road for two hours.

One said: “On my way to Birmingham to see a concert as I’m sure many are. When will this end.”

Another posted: “Bringing two elderly people home from hospital and been sat here since 4.30. I fully understand you are dealing with an incident and you need time.”

Trapped traffic is now being released southbound.

The M5 has been closed outside Gloucester

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The M5 has been closed outside GloucesterCredit: Google Maps

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