Emergency

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 a419 crash cirencester traffic accident police delays emergency commuters transport

A crash on the A419 near Cirencester has caused substantial traffic congestion in the area. Emergency services, including the police, quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and ensure safety. Commuters are …

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 police accident cheltenham injury emergency investigation hospital crash officers response

A police officer sustained serious injuries after the marked police car they were traveling in crashed into a wall on Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, late Monday night, January 12. The two officers were responding to a welfare … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 fire stroud housefire gloucestershire chalford brimscombe investigation emergency safety tragedy

Two recent fatal house fires near Stroud, occurring just weeks and a few miles apart, have been confirmed as unrelated by emergency services. The first tragedy struck on Boxing Day in Brimscombe, where Nu Shearman, 38, and … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 chalford fire stroud gloucestershire investigation emergency poweroutage safety homefire tragedy

A devastating fire broke out at a home on Cirencester Road near Stroud late Monday evening, January 12, leaving a man dead and disrupting the local community. Around 20 homes lost power as emergency services responded swiftly … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 gloucestershire flooding redalert environmentagency rivers floodwarning emergency rainfall safety evacuation

Gloucestershire has been placed under a red flood alert due to rapidly rising river levels, signaling an imminent threat of severe flooding. This alert represents the highest level of flood warning, indicating a serious and … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 fire chalford tragedy stroud gloucestershire investigation emergency safety evacuation community

Tragedy struck the Chalford community near Stroud when a house fire claimed the life of a man on Monday night, January 12. Emergency services were alerted at around 10:20 pm to a blaze on Cirencester Road. Firefighters and … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 m5 gloucestershire motorway crash diversion emergency traffic accident closure servicestation

A serious crash has led to the full closure of the M5 motorway near a service station in Gloucestershire. Emergency services are currently at the scene, managing the situation and assisting those involved. Drivers are advised … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 m5 gloucestershire crash motorway closure emergency police traffic nationalhighways accident

The M5 motorway in Gloucestershire is set to remain closed throughout the day following a serious collision near Michaelwood Services. The closure affects both northbound and southbound lanes between junctions 14 and 13. The … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 m5 gloucestershire crash traffic closure accident delays emergency carriageway disruption

A serious crash has forced the closure of the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire, causing significant disruption throughout the day. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people standing on the carriageway as traffic came to a standstill, …

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 accident traffic m5 crash aroad delays motorists emergency clearance roads

A crash on an A-road near the M5 junction caused significant delays for motorists during the morning rush hour. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, which temporarily blocked one lane and slowed traffic …

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 chalford fire evacuation roads emergency safety homes closure investigation disaster

Roads near the site of the fatal house fire in Chalford remain closed this morning as emergency services continue their operations. The blaze, which tragically claimed lives, prompted the evacuation of nearby homes to ensure … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 tewkesbury flooding riverlevels emergency weatheralert environmentagency safety evacuation rainfall community

Tewkesbury is once again on high alert as river levels continue to rise, with the peak expected on Tuesday. Residents should prepare for potential flooding and stay informed through official channels. Authorities have issued … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 a46 crash painswick gloucestershire emergency hospital collision pitchcombe roadclosure stroud

This afternoon, Monday, January 12, a two-vehicle collision on the A46 near Pitchcombe, close to Stroud, has resulted in one person being hospitalized. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after 1:35 pm following … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 a46 stroud crash traffic accident blockage delays emergency drivers transport

The A46 has been blocked due to a crash near Stroud, causing significant delays for motorists. Emergency services are on the scene managing the situation. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and expect heavy …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 m5 traffic accident roadclosure sliproads congestion emergency transport highways updates

A crash has led to the closure of a slip road on the M5, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services are currently on the scene, working to clear the incident and ensure safety. Drivers are advised to expect …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 traffic accident aroad congestion collision emergency commuters delays clearance roadsafety

Traffic delays caused by a crash on a busy A-road have now cleared. Earlier, vehicles were backed up for miles as emergency services attended the scene. The incident led to significant congestion during peak hours, with …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 accident traffic roadblock emergency crash closure updates transport diversion safety

An A-road is currently blocked in both directions due to a crash. Emergency services are on the scene, and traffic is being diverted while the incident is cleared. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 accident traffic closure roadblock emergency updates aroad crash transport travel

An accident has led to the closure of the A-road in both directions. Emergency services are currently on the scene, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. We will provide further updates as more information …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 traffic crash a-road roadblock congestion emergency delays reopening transportation incident sport

Traffic congestion began to ease on a busy A-road after a crash that temporarily blocked both directions for just under an hour. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, allowing the road to reopen and traffic …

Saturday, January 10, 2026 traffic crash accident aroad congestion emergency delays clearance roadblock transportation sport

Traffic congestion has started to ease following a crash that temporarily blocked both directions on a busy A-road. The incident caused significant delays, with the road remaining closed for just under an hour. Emergency …

Thursday, January 8, 2026 a40 cheltenham crash traffic delays rushhour emergency roads transport incident

A crash during rush hour has caused the A40 near Cheltenham to be blocked, leading to significant delays in both directions. Drivers are advised to expect slow-moving traffic and consider alternative routes where possible. …

Thursday, January 8, 2026 stroud fire tragedy investigation shearman inquest community support emergency gloucestershire

Investigations by Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service into the Boxing Day fire in Brimscombe have now concluded. The tragic blaze, which occurred in the early hours of December 26 around 3am, … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 accident traffic roundabout a-road congestion emergency cleared delay road transport

An accident near the roundabout on the A-road caused slow traffic for a period earlier today. The crash led to temporary congestion, but emergency services quickly responded and cleared the scene. Traffic has now returned to …

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 gloucestershire flooding schools closure structuraldamage safety weather winter education emergency

A special school in Gloucestershire has been forced to partially close after severe flooding caused significant structural damage to one of its buildings. The Upper School Department at The Shrubberies School in Stonehouse … Read More