A LORRY driver has died on the M5 in Gloucestershire after an accident in the early hours of the morning.

One lane remains closed on the M5 southbound between junctions 11a and 12.

The incident happened at approximately 1.30am when the articulated lorry left the road and overturned.

The driver is believed to be a 37-year-old man from Dudley.

His next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 20 of June 1.