Police announce 'prosecutions' against 20 drivers for using hard shoulder during M5 crash

Gloucestershire Police have issued a stern warning to motorists after 20 drivers were caught using the hard shoulder in the aftermath of an accident on the M5.On Sunday (July 5), officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary responded to a single-vehicle collision at junction 12 of the M5.A motorhome sustained a blown-out tyre, prompting it to overturn, and forcing occupants to require medical treatment.The motorway was brought to a standstill as police secured the scene, and debris was cleared from the main carriageway on the M5. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say As the police response was taking place, motorists drove along the hard shoulder to get around the queue, which police said "endangered lives".It condemned the "reckless...

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