M5 Motorway Crash: Police Respond to Collision Involving Car and Motorbike
A serious collision involving a car and a motorbike has brought traffic on the M5 motorway to a standstill, with emergency services rushing to the scene near Tewkesbury.
According to reports, the incident occurred on the Ashchurch Interchange near junction 9 of the M5, with police and paramedics attending to those involved. The collision happened at approximately 8:25am, with the M5’s northbound exit slip road at junction 9 subsequently closed to allow emergency services to treat those affected.
In a statement, police confirmed that a closure had been put in place on the northbound M5 exit slip road at junction 9, while paramedics attended to those involved. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area, with delays expected to continue into the afternoon.
"We’re at the scene of a collision on the Ashchurch Interchange near junction 9 of the M5," police said. "Emergency services were called at around 8:25am following a report of a collision involving the driver of a car and a motorcyclist on the M5 over bridge. A closure has been put in place on the northbound M5 exit slip road at junction 9 while paramedics attend to those involved. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area."
The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, with anyone who saw the collision but has not yet spoken to police being asked to submit information by completing an online form, quoting incident 98 of 29 May.
This latest incident has caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with motorists being advised to expect delays. The situation is being closely monitored by emergency services, who are working to ensure the scene is safe and that those involved receive the necessary treatment.
The incident was first reported by Hello Rayo, which stated that police were at the scene of a crash on the M5 that morning. According to Hello Rayo, emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcyclist.
As the situation continues to unfold, Hello Rayo will provide updates on the traffic disruption and any further developments.
In the meantime, motorists are advised to check for the latest traffic updates and plan their journey accordingly. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with their inquiries.
The response from emergency services was swift, with police and paramedics quickly attending to those involved. As reported by Hello Rayo, a statement from the police confirmed that they were at the scene, working to ensure public safety.
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