M5 Motorway

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Queues of traffic along the M5 between J11A and J12.

M5 delays after vehicle falls off trailer into central reservation

Gloucestershire Police confirmed there are "no injuries" from the incident.

Yesterday

Teenage girl who died on motorway was fleeing police vehicle

The police watchdog is investigating the incident.

12 Nov

Four hour delays hours after lorry fire shuts M5 in Somerset

The motorway was completely closed between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea but the northbound carriageway has since reopened.

25 Oct

Lorry driver caught eating from jar of food while at the wheel on motorway

Delays on motorway following three-vehicle crash

Motorway delays as drivers trapped by floodwater

People taken to hospital after crash closes motorway for several hours

Report expected after trees blocking motorway noise 'suddenly' cut down

Seven mile tailbacks on the motorway after a fairground ride catches fire

Two hospitalised after loose tyre reportedly hits oncoming car on M5

Tipper truck driver found guilty after crashing into M5 gantry

Man arrested after 32 lorry curtains slashed at services

Drivers urged to be mindful of weather conditions as Easter getaway begins

Delays after vehicle fire on busy motorway

Motorway blocked and long delays after lorry fire