M5 delays after jackknifed lorry spills diesel

Drivers are being warned of long delays in Worcestershire after a lorry jackknifed and crashed into the central reservation of the M5, blocking lanes.

Emergency services were called to reports that the HGV had crashed and spilt its diesel fuel tank on the northbound carriageway, between junction five, near Droitwich and junction 4a for the M42, at about 15:20 BST.

One man was given medical treatment at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.

Lane closures were expected to remain in place for several hours while recovery and clean-up work was carried out, National Highways said.

Traffic within the closure was being released past the scene in one lane, a spokesperson added, with drivers warned of delays of up to 60 minutes.