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M5 reopens in Gloucestershire following crash between two lorries

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One of the lorries crossed the barrier from southbound carriageway onto the northbound carriageway

The motorway in Gloucestershire has reopened following a collision between two lorries, National Highways said.

One Heavy good vehicle crossed the central reservation and spilled diesel, causing "significant damage".

All lanes of the M5 were closed between Junction 11 and Junction 9 while emergency services attended.

The lorry drivers have been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be serious, police said.

There were long tailbacks on the motorway following the collision at about 02:30 GMT, with congestion on the southbound carriageway stretching into Worcestershire.

Recovery vehicles and a crane were used to move the lorries off the carriageways.

National Highways Oil spill on M5National Highways
The lorry overturned and spilled diesel across the carriageway

A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson added: "We closed the M5 northbound at junction 11 following a two vehicle collision during the early hours of this morning.

"Police were called at around 02:30 GMT with a report that one of the lorries involved had overturned crashing into the central reservation.

"The occupants of the lorries have been assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be serious."

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