M5 northbound closed near Tewkesbury after serious collision

The closure is in place northbound between junction 11 and 9

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 6th May 2026

A section of the M5 near Tewkesbury is closed after a serious collision.

Police were called at around 12.20pm this afternoon (6 May) to a report of a two vehicle collision near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

A closure has been put in place on the northbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 9.

Police say the closure is expected to remain in place for a number of hours and drivers are being asked avoid the area.

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