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Five hurt in multiple collision on M5 near Cheltenham | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
At least five people have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the M5 in Gloucestershire. | |
The ambulance service said at least one driver had been flown to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol with life-threatening injuries. | |
The M5 is shut in both directions after the crash between junctions 10 and 11, near Cheltenham, at about 17:00 GMT. | |
Police said a driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving | |
Motorists have been warned to avoid the area. | |
Gloucestershire Police said seven vehicles were involved including a silver VW Passat, a blue MG, a grey Ford Escort, a silver Audi A4, a silver Ford Mondeo and a lorry. | |
"A white Renault van, that is thought to have been involved in the incident, was located on the exit slip road of the M5 northbound at junction nine and a man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving," a police spokeswoman said. | |
"The driver of one of the vehicles, a man, has been airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol with serious injuries. | |
"A female passenger in the same vehicle has been taken to Cheltenham General Hospital." | |
John Oliver, of Great Western Ambulance Service, said they had received several emergency calls reporting the crash at about 17:15 GMT. | |
"Callers reported a lorry travelling northbound just past junction 11 had been in collision with several cars - at least some of which were travelling southbound," said Mr Oliver. | |
Two men have been placed on spinal boards at the scene and are due to be taken to hospital, said Mr Oliver. A further two are expected to be discharged after treatment by a doctor at the scene. |