- M5 closed in both directions following a ‘horror crash’ involving a lorry
- Avon & Somerset police have confirmed four people have been killed
- The lorry is understood to have smashed through the central reservation
- Were you there? Email rod.ardehali@mailonline.co.uk
Four people have been killed in a horror crash involving a lorry closing the M5 in both directions.
The Lorry is understood to have smashed through the central reservation from the Southbound carriageway, according to the Gloucestershire Live.
The M5 has been closed in both directions following a ‘horror crash’ involving a lorry
Witness Emma Ralley tweeted: ‘Lorry and cars accident. Just seen the first ambulance leave the scene. Multiple #EmergencyServices #pray for people involved.’
A statement by Avon & Somerset Police said: A multi-agency operation is under way on the M5 in South Gloucestershire.
‘We were called at just after 2.30pm to the collision between J14 and J15 involving several vehicles including a lorry.
‘Sadly, at least for people have died. The motorway is now closed in both directions between J16 and J14 and emergency services are working at the scene.’
More to follow.