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M5 Standstill as Herd of Animals Blocks Traffic

4/21/2025

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Traffic on the M5 southbound came to a standstill at 3:40 PM on April 20, as a herd of animals wandered onto the carriageway. All three lanes are blocked between J16 A38 Gloucester Road and J17 A4018 Cribbs Causeway, leaving drivers in a frustrating wait. Stay tuned for live updates on the situation.

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Story summary

Traffic on the M5 southbound came to a standstill at 3:40 PM on April 20, as a herd of animals wandered onto the carriageway. All three lanes are blocked between J16 A38 Gloucester Road and J17 A4018 Cribbs Causeway, leaving drivers in a frustrating wait. Stay tuned for live updates on the situation.