A major route is closed tonight with emergency services responding to a serious collision.

A vehicle has overturned on the M5, between junction 5 and 6 in Worcestershire.

The road is closed in the northbound direction.

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are in attendance.

The road may remain closed for some time, for recovery of the vehicle involved.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead with their journeys and to use an alternative route if possible. 

West Mercia Police have shared the following update on their Twitter page: