Motorists left facing afternoon of delays after multiple vehicle collision on M5 in West Midlands
Traffic was diverted and there were delays due to the collision at the M5 Junction
Motorists on the M5 were left facing an afternoon of delays after a collision closed off a junction on the M5.
National Highways West Midlands said the collision had happened within Junction 4, which serves Bromsgrove and Stourbridge, at around 1.30pm and had involved several vehicles.
It said that traffic was being diverted along the exit and entry roads and motorists should expect delays.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “There are delays of 30 minutes on the M5 southbound within Junction 4 for Bromsgrove following a multi vehicle collision.
“Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.
“Please allow extra time if you're travelling in the area.
“We'll share updates as they become available.”
A later update at 1.55pm said two lanes had reopened, but there was congestion in the area.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “On the M5 southbound between Junction 3 for Halesowen and Junction 4 for Bromsgrove following an earlier multi vehicle collision, lanes 2 and 3 have reopened whilst lane 1 remains closed whilst emergency services continue at scene.
“There is congestion of approx. one mile in the vicinity.”
A final update at 4.46pm said that all lanes had been reopened and there was only minimal disruption on the motorway.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “All lanes now open on the M5 southbound between Junction 3 for Halesowen and Junction 4 for Bromsgrove following an earlier multi vehicle collision.
“There are minimal residual delays on the approach.”
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