M5 motorway faces major delays due to flooding in Gloucestershire and Somerset

Heavy rain has caused significant disruptions on the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire and Somerset. A stretch of the M5 was closed southbound at junction 14 due to flooding, leading to major delays. The motorway has since reopened in both directions, but one lane remains closed northbound near junction 13 for Stroud. Southbound, the M5 is still closed between junctions 25 and 26, causing long delays. Diversions are in place for the affected areas. Drivers are advised to exercise caution as more heavy rain is expected throughout the day.