NEWS | M5 to remain closed for several hours as emergency services respond to a serious collision - Herefordshire’s Independent Source of News & Information

The M5 is to remain closed for several hours northbound between Strensham and Worcester, following a serious collision in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all at the scene of the incident. The road is closed northbound, with one lane closed southbound at present.

The #M5 is currently closed between junction 7 and junction 8 northbound following a serious collision.

One lane is also closed between between junction 7 and junction 8 southbound, while emergency services are at the scene. pic.twitter.com/HlCqkTzl0j
— West Mercia Police (@WMerciaPolice) August 3, 2022

UPDATE – The initial collision on the #M5 northbound between J8 and J7 has been cleared however, there is a second collision between J8 and J7 which emergency services are currently in attendance with. The road remains closed. More information to follow shortly. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/bxHT0QKptT
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) August 3, 2022

Road users caught in closure of #M5 north J8 (#M50) to J7 (#Worcester) after a serious collision – officers are working on turning you around to return to J8. This is slow going but they're working as fast as they can. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/YpMeL4ndMe
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) August 3, 2022