TRAVEL UPDATE – M5 near Bromsgrove and Droitwich slip road closed after crash

A SECTION of motorway is still closed this morning after a crash between a lorry and a van last night.

The collision happened just before 8.25pm on the M5 near Junction 4a (for the M42).

Fire crews from Bromsgrove and Redditch attended the scene. The northbound carriageway is shut and will remain so throughout the morning. There are currently delays of up to 60 minutes.

The M5 Junction 5 entry slip road near Wychbold is also closed due to the volume of traffic approaching from the A38. West Mercia Police led a multi agency response to the incident. National Highways attended to assist with traffic management.

Police collision investigations and recovery operation were completed overnight. Carriageway assessments are being made due to a spillage at the scene. Traffic diversions are in place.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.