Two fighting for life after 'serious' crash that closed M5 for several hours

Charlotte Albutt

15 June 2024 at 5:32 am·1-min read

The crash happened near junction 7 (Worcester) on the M5. <i>(Image: Motorway Cameras)</i> — The crash happened near junction 7 (Worcester) on the M5. *(Image: Motorway Cameras)*

TWO people are fighting for life in hospital after a crash which closed the M5 for several hours.

The M5 was closed in both directions after a crash involving a lorry and a car on junction 7 (Worcester) northbound.

West Mercia Police have confirmed two people were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We were called to a two-vehicle collision involving a lorry and a car between the slip roads on junction 7 northbound on the M5 at around 5.50pm yesterday evening (June 14).

"Two people were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries."

Police, fire crews and ambulance crews were on the scene during the incident.

The road closure had caused 90-minute delays for road users.

The M5 reopened at 4am this morning.

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