M5 shut for two hours after early-morning collision near West Bromwich and Oldbury
The carriageway was closed while emergency services teams worked
The M5 in the West Midlands was shut for several hours after a serious collision.
National Highways West Midlands reported the collision on the southbound carriageway between Junctions 1 (West Bromwich) and 2 (Oldbury) on social media at 3.17am on Monday (June 29), saying that traffic was being held and there were 30-minute delays and two miles of congestion on the approach.
An update at 4.18am said the carriageway was closed to traffic while emergency services teams worked at the scene.
It was later confirmed by National Highways West Midlands that the motorway had been reopened by 5.48am.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “The M5 southbound is now open between Junction 1 for West Bromwich and Junction 2 for Oldbury following a serious collision.
“There are 20-minute delays and two miles of congestion on the approach.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service has been approached for further information.
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