Crash brings M5 to standstill in the West Midlands

Current delays of 35 minutes

Traffic has stopped due to a collision on the M5.

A collision on the M5 northbound in the West Midlands within J2 in Oldbury has stopped traffic.

There are delays of 35 minutes on the approach to the incident, with three miles of congestion.

West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance service are reportedly at the scene.

Both emergency services have been contacted for a comment.

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