The collision has left miles of congestion after lanes were closed.

A collision has left motorists facing disruption and delay on the M5 in the region.

National Highways West Midlands said the M5 northbound had been closed at around 1.40pm after a multi-vehicle collision, with delays and congestion, between junction 5 for Droitwich and junction 4A for the M42.

A later update at 1.56pm said there had been progress on reopening the road.

A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “Lanes one and two on the M5 northbound in Worcestershire between junction 5 for Droitwich and junction 4A for the M42 junction are now open.

“Lanes three and four remain closed while emergency services continue to work at the scene.

“Current delays of 45 minutes on the approach, with five miles of congestion.”