Man dies after crash between two lorries on M50 near Ledbury

The incident took place just before 11am on Thursday morning between junction 2 (Ledbury) and junction 1 (Tewkesbury).

Police, ambulance and the fire brigade all attended the scene that involved a collision between two LGVs.

It led to lengthy delays on the M50, with people seeing walking pets and pushing pushchairs up the motorway.

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found one of the lorry drivers, a man, in a critical condition.

“Medics immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it quickly became clear that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“There were no other patients”.

West Mercia Police said: "We can confirm that a man has died in the collision, and our officers are still in attendance with our emergency services colleagues and partner agencies."

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Four Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews – one each from Upton-upon-Severn, Evesham, Droitwich and Ledbury Fire Stations – supported by a Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service crew from Tewkesbury Fire Station were called at 11.02am on February 29 to a road traffic collision involving large vehicles on the M50 Eastbound between junctions one and two.

"The incident involves two LGVs.

"Police and Ambulance are also in attendance with the incident ongoing."

National Highways confirmed this morning (Friday) that the M50 was now re-open.

"The #M50 is now open eastbound between J2 #Ledbury & J1 #Tewkesbury and westbound between the #M5 J8 and J2. Extensive clean up works and repairs are now complete. Thanks for your patience, have a safe onward journey."