TWO men were taken to hospital after a crash on the M5 southbound between junction 14 (Falfield) and junction 15 (Thornbury) this morning (July 17).

Fire crews freed one of the drivers from his vehicle who was then taken to Southmead Hospital with leg injuries. The second driver was also taken to Southmead with breathing difficulties.

All three southbound lanes were closed for a brief period after the collision at 9.15am before two were re-opened. The third lane was re-opened this afternoon.