Long delays after M5 crash and fire

Image source, National Highways

Image caption, Delays were reported between junction four and three of the M5
  • Author, Andrew Dawkins
  • Role, 成人快手 News, West Midlands

Drivers have been warned of lengthy delays on the M5 in the West Midlands and Worcestershire after a crash and vehicle fire.

The crash involved three cars between junction four for Longbridge, Birmingham, and junction three for Quinton northbound at about 08:20 BST, the ambulance service said.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze involving a vehicle.

One woman was treated for injuries which were not thought to be serious before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham as a precaution.

Another woman was checked over and discharged at the scene with minor injuries, the ambulance service added.

All lanes were open by 09:45 BST but delays of an hour remained, National Highways said.

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