The M5 has been closed at Gloucester after a body was discovered.
Police have closed the motorway in both directions from J12 Quedgeley / Hardwicke to J11A Gloucester.
The incident was reported shortly before 4.10am today.
Officers attended the scene, on the southbound carriageway around a mile north of Gloucester Services, and have closed both sides of the motorway while the body is recovered and a serious incident investigation takes place.
Diversion - SB solid black circle NB solid black triangle. Via A417, A38 and the B4008 through Gloucester.
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