Severe flooding has caused a major section of the M5 motorway to close, leaving many motorists stranded and prompting large-scale rescue efforts. The northbound carriageway between Junctions 16 and 14 remains shut, while southbound lanes have reopened but are congested. A yellow weather warning for southwest England forecasts more heavy rain and potential flooding.
M5 flooding in UK strands motorists as rescue efforts continue
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