DRIVERS are facing long delays on the M5 near Stroud this afternoon due to a crash.
A car towing a trailer has been left on its side following a collision.
One lane is currently closed on the M5 southbound between junction 13 (Stroud) and junction 14 (Thornbury).
Emergency services are on the scene, and recovery and clean-up works are underway.
It is believed there is a 60 minute delay on approach with 4 miles of congestion.
Only 1 lane (of 3) is now closed on the #M5 southbound between J13 #Stroud and J14 #Thornbury following a collision involving an overturned trailer.
— National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) November 5, 2023
Recovery and clear-up works are ongoing at scene.
There's still a 60 minute delay on approach with 4 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/FjPTVSgWyU
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here