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Coach crashes down ditch on M5 in Gloucestershire | |
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A coach carrying 53 adults and children from Dudley, West Midlands, on a seaside daytrip has crashed down a ditch off the M5 in Gloucestershire. | |
The crash happened just before 10:00 BST close to junction 13 for Stroud. | |
The Highways Agency described the accident as "a serious incident", but with "walking injured". Police believe there are no life-threatening injuries. | |
Five adults and one child are believed to be injured, a South West Ambulance Service spokesman said. | |
Two air ambulances are on the scene and crews from three fire engines are dealing with the accident. | |
A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said the driver had back injuries. | |
The coach is operated by Stourbridge-based Prospect Coaches and was going to Weston-super-Mare. | |
The motorway has been closed southbound while the crash is investigated. |