All lanes on the M5 have reopened after a van crashed off the carriageway and into undergrwoth earlier this afternoon.

The accident, which happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 13, Stroud, and junction 14, Thornbury, happened at just after 1pm this afternoon (Sunday, March 10).

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Although one lane was closed for several hours traffic coped well.

Highways England crews are still at the scene arranging for the vehicle to be recovered.