M5 fairground trailer crash live as lane closed
Drivers are facing rush hour delays following the closure of part of the M5. The motorway is shut at junction one of the southbound carriageway "due to an overturned lorry". According to social media, the incident involves a fairground trailer loaded onto a HGV.
Motorists can expect delays of more than 45 minutes. National Express West Midlands said: "The #M5 southbound is now only closed within J1 (#WestBromwich). "Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads of J1. "There are delays in excess of 45 minutes above normal journey times." Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here[2] to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings. The motorway was originally closed from junction one to two but is now contained to the junction one area. Emergency services are on route. This is a live blog and we will be bringing you updates as we get them.References