A driver has died in a three-lorry collision on the M5 motorway, police have confirmed.
The accident happened on the southbound carriageway near to Michaelwood Services between junctions 13 and 14 at just before 5am on Saturday.
A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said that the two other drivers were taken to hospital in Bristol and advised that the motorway was likely to remain closed in the area for most of the day.
Closures are in place on the M5 between J13 & J14 in both directions due to a serious collision on the southbound carriageway reported shortly before 5am today. Updates to follow. https://t.co/GTLn6UMKsy
— Glos Police (@Glos_Police) April 24, 2021
He said: “A person has died following a collision involving three lorries on the M5 earlier this morning, Saturday April 24.
“At this time road closures are expected to remain in place throughout the day in both directions between junction 13 Stroud and junction 14 Thornbury.
“Police were called shortly before 5am with reports of a serious collision involving three large goods vehicles on the southbound carriageway, near to Michaelwood Services.
“Emergency services are in attendance, including Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service due to two vehicles being alight.
The #M5 is currently closed between Junctions 13 and 14 (Stroud and Thornbury) due to a serious collision, with diversions in place. Our crews are in attendance.
— Glosfire (@Glosfire) April 24, 2021
“Motorists are being warned that closures are likely to remain in place throughout the day due to the seriousness of the incident and ongoing collision investigation.
“The drivers of the two other vehicles have been taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.”
