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M5 Northbound Shut for Police Investigation After Pedestrian Killed in Two-Lorry Collision

The stretch near Michaelwood Services stays closed between J14 and J13 as a police-led inquiry continues, with diversions in place.

Overview

  • Gloucestershire Police confirm a pedestrian died after a collision involving two lorries around 11:40am on Tuesday, with next of kin informed.
  • The M5 northbound between J14 (Dursley) and J13 (Stroud) remains closed for collision investigation, while the southbound carriageway has reopened.
  • National Highways set signed diversion routes, and heavy congestion has built on the A38 strategic diversion.
  • Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage; the lorry drivers were assessed by paramedics with no serious injuries reported.
  • Separate incidents on the M6, M1, M53, M62, M25, M3, A1, A19 and A69 prompted delays across the network, with many later cleared or reduced to partial closures.