Stretch of M5 in West Midlands remains closed after lorry crash

The M5 in Worcestershire is closed northbound between J5 near Droitwich and J4A (M42) after a crash.

The crash involved a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) which has crashed and stranded across the carriageway.

Shortly after 3pm National Highways were alerted to a collision involving a HGV on the northbound carriageway. As a result the HGV split its fuel tank spilling diesel across all lanes.

National Highways says that emergency services are still on the scene being assisted by National Highways Traffic Officers. Resources with specialist cleaning equipment has been requested to scene.

All vehicles caught within the closure have now been released past the scene.

Recovery of the involved vehicle is well underway, and an initial inspection of the carriageway is being carried out to assess the damage.

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on road signs

• Exit the M5 at J5 and take the third exit onto the A38 northbound.
• Continue on the A38 to the M5 J4 via M42 J1.
• Take the third exit to rejoin the M5 northbound at J4.