The M5 has reopened after the body of a man was discovered on the carriageway this morning. 

Officers were called shortly after 6.05am after a body was found on the northbound carriageway near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

It is believed a man in his 30s fell from an overbridge onto the carriageway below, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

His death is deemed to be non-suspicious.

The M5 between junction 8 for Strensham and junction 9 for Tewkesbury has been closed throughout today (Saturday, November 2).

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have information or dashcam footage to come forward. 

A spokesperson from Gloucestershire Police said: "We're appealing for information after the body of a man was discovered on the M5 this morning (Saturday 2 November).

"Officers were called shortly after 6.05am with a report that a body had been found on the northbound carriageway near to junction 9 for Tewkesbury.

"It is believed that a man in his 30s fell from an over bridge onto the carriageway below.

"He was pronounced dead at the scene and his death is deemed to be non-suspicious.

"The man's next of kin are aware and being supported by specially trained officers.

"Officers are asking anyone who was travelling along the M5 at around 6am and has any information or footage they feel is relevant to make contact."

You can contact police by quoting 69 of November 2 here - 

A spokesperson from National Highways said yesterday: “The M5 northbound is now open following the earlier police incident.

“The main carriageway remains closed within J9 for final clear up work.

“Delays of 20 minutes and approx. 2 miles of congestion on approach.”