The Latest Breaking News from M5

Why the M5 in Bristol was closed all day on Thursday

The motorway was closed from around 8.20am this morning to 10.30pm this evening (March 2)

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2023

M5 crash: Police appeal for witnesses after lorry wedges under gantry near Bristol

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who saw, or who has dash cam footage of, the lorry driving prior to the collision

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2023

Witness appeal after truck hit overhead gantry on motorway

National Highways confirmed the M5 near Bristol has partially reopened.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Tipper truck ends up vertical and wedged after crash that shuts motorway

Part of the M5 remains closed just over the bridge from Wales

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2023

M5 closed near Bristol: Diversion details after dramatic tipper truck crash

The crash happened near Bristol this morning

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2023

Woman’s rare condition caused her eyes to ‘switch off’ while driving

Shannen Broodryk, 28, was travelling on the M5 when she suddenly ‘couldn’t see’

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

M5 closed after car bursts into flames and sends smoke billowing across carriageway

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

Stretch of M5 motorway closed off to rescue badger that was close to 100m drop

Thanks to rescuers' efforts the badger was unharmed

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

M5 multi-vehicle crash near Bristol sparks major emergency response

Police, traffic officers and paramedics rushed to the scene yesterday morning (February 9)

Bristol Post · Feb 10, 2023

Driver sped down M5 at 140mph in front of police then pretended his car had been stolen

Thomas Croker pleads guilty to dangerous driving and doing an act tending to pervert the course of justice

Bristol Post · Jan 25, 2023