Live traffic updates – M5 closed after woman killed in serious crash with lorry

West Mercia Police assertion on M5 deadly crash in full

West Mercia Police have issued this assertion on at the moment’s M5 crash close to Droitwich:

We’re at present in attendance at a deadly collision on the M5 southbound, between junction 5 for Wychbold and 6 for Worcester.

The collision occurred at round 1.30pm this afternoon and concerned two vans and a lorry. Sadly, the motive force of one of many automobiles has died because of his accidents.

Superintendent Stuart Invoice of West Mercia Police, mentioned: “The street is at present closed and is more likely to stay so properly in to the night whereas the scene is cleared and investigations happen. There are at present lengthy delays on the M5 in addition to on surrounding native routes.

“We’re working intently with colleagues from the ambulance service, fireplace service and Nationwide Highways to handle the congestion.

“We ask that motorists bear with us and are affected person as we handle the incident and work to re-open the street. Within the meantime, we ask that you just please keep away from the realm and discover different routes the place attainable.”

Additional updates will likely be issued as quickly as attainable.