M5 northbound closed after motorcyclist injured in crash

Motorcyclist suffers suspected serious injuries in collision

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 12th May 2026

Emergency services have closed the M5 northbound between junctions 10 and 9 following a collision involving a motorcyclist earlier today.

The incident was reported at around 9.50am on Tuesday 12th May, and it occurred near junction 9.

Paramedics are currently assessing the motorcyclist, who has sustained suspected serious injuries.

Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully and avoid the area, as the road closure is expected to remain for several hours.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to the police to provide information via the following online form, quoting incident 142 of 12th May.

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