M5 Closed Both Directions After Serious Crash Near J13-J14

A serious collision on the M5 motorway near Michaelwood Services in Gloucestershire has led to the closure of both directions between junctions 13 and 14, causing significant delays for motorists on Tuesday, January 13. Emergency services responded to the incident around 11:40 a.m., with all lanes shut down to facilitate the response.

Gloucestershire Police reported the crash occurred on the northbound carriageway close to the service station, between the junctions for Stroud at J13 and Dursley at J14. The closure quickly extended to both directions as traffic built up, with all vehicles held stationary at times to manage the situation. National Highways confirmed the motorway would likely remain closed throughout the day, deploying traffic officers to implement strategic measures on approach roads.

Motorists faced delays of approximately one hour in both directions, with some congestion spilling over to nearby routes. The southbound entry slip at J13 experienced delays until around 3:45 p.m., while the M5 slip road to the M6 northbound saw up to 10 minutes of holdups. Authorities urged drivers to seek alternative paths immediately to avoid the area.