Two adults and a teenager have died in a car crash on the M5 in south Gloucestershire while a second child suffered serious injuries.
A white BMW was involved in a single-vehicle collision at around 9pm on Friday when it left the northbound carriageway between junction 14 and the Michaelwood services, Avon and Somerset Police said.
The M5 is shut both ways between J14 (Falfield) and J13 (Stroud) following a fatal collision last night in which three people have died.
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We estimate the M5 will need to remain shut at least for the next few hours.
Witnesses can call 101 ref 5225151145.https://t.co/DMJD3LRFso
The M5 is closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 13.
The two adults, in their 40s, and teenager who were travelling in the car have died from their injuries while the second child has been taken to hospital.
Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage are asked to contact police online or on 101 quoting reference number 5225151145.
