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Warwickshire man dies in motorway crash

Local News by James Smith 7th May 2026  
The M5 northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 11 and 9 following the incident (image via SWNS)
The M5 northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 11 and 9 following the incident (image via SWNS)
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A man from Warwickshire has died after a crash on the M5 yesterday (6 May).

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports a white Luton Van collided with a Volkswagen Transporter and came off the northbound carriageway near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

Emergency services were called at around 12.20pm but the driver of the van, a man aged in his 30s and from Warwickshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupants of the Volkswagen Transporter were not seriously injured.

The M5 northbound carriageway was closed between junctions 11 and 9 while emergency services responded to the incident and to allow a collision investigation to take place.

The motorway was reopened earlier this morning (Thursday) and officers would like to thank motorists for their patience and co-operation during the closure.

"Investigating officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, saw either vehicle prior to the collision, or has any relevant dashcam footage to get in contact," a Gloucester Constabulary statement said.

"Information can be submitted to police by completing the following online form and quoting incident 227 of 6 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/"

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