Man in his 30s dies after M5 crash near Tewkesbury

A man in his 30s from Warwickshire has died following a crash on the M5 near junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

The collision involved a grey Luton Van and a Volkswagen Transporter on Wednesday afternoon (6 May).

Emergency services received a call at approximately 12:20pm reporting the accident, which resulted in the Luton Van leaving the northbound carriageway.

The van driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passengers in the Volkswagen Transporter were not seriously injured.

In response to the incident, the northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 9 and 11 for investigation purposes and was reopened earlier today.

Investigating officers are reaching out to the public for assistance.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, observed either of the vehicles prior to the collision, or has dashcam footage related to the incident is urged to contact the police.

The police have expressed gratitude to drivers for their patience during the motorway closure.

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