Northbound M5 closed after overturned lorry, causing long queues

Reports say the northbound M5 is closed after a lorry overturned, with heavy traffic and a nine-mile queue reported in Somerset. Live updates are being published by local outlets.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 15:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 23 Oct, 15:00 UTCSomerset Gazette reports closure live
3. 23 Oct, 15:00 UTCSomerset Live reports nine-mile queue
4. 23 Oct, 15:23 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• m5Google Trends
• LIVE - Northbound M5 closed due to overturned lorrySomerset County Gazette
• M5 South West chaos as Friday getaway begins - live updatesSomerset Live