M5 delays in Gloucestershire after vehicle falls off trailer into central reservation

Queues of traffic along the M5 between J11A and J12.
Queues of traffic along the M5 between J11A and J12. Credit: National Highways.

Motorists on the M5 in Gloucestershire are facing lengthy delays after a vehicle fell off its trailer and into the central reservation.

Two lanes have been closed southbound from Junction 11A and Junction 12 near Gloucester Services. There is also one lane closed northbound.

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

The force said: "Some lanes are closed on both carriageways on the M5 near Gloucester Services (J12) after a vehicle came off the back of a trailer and landed on the central reservation.

"No injuries, but a crane is required for recovery.

"Lane 3 closed northbound & only lane 1 open southbound."

More updates to follow