Driver rushed to hospital after M5 lorry crash

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6 hours ago

A driver was rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 southbound during rush-hour.
The crash, involving a lorry and two cars, happened between J4A, for the M42, and J5 for Droitwich earlier this morning, August 4.
Paramedics rushed to the scene at around 7.36am.
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A man, a driver in one of the cars, was treated for potentially serious injuries at the scene.
He was then rushed to Worcester Royal Hospital on blue lights.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC between J4A and J5 of the M5 near Sidemoor, Bromsgrove at 7.36am.
"An ambulance and paramedic officer were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a car and a lorry had been involved in a collision.
"The driver of the car, a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital."
Two of four lanes were shut following for several hours following the smash but have since reopened.
Drivers were stuck in huge traffic delays but they have now eased after recovery teams cleared the vehicle debris.
Before the lanes reopened, National Highways West Midlands wrote on X: "Two lanes (of four) are closed on the M5 southbound in Worcestershire, between J4A (M42) and J5 for Bromsgrove, due to a collision involving a lorry and two cars.
"All emergency services have been in attendance and recovery has been arranged.
"There's a 70-minute delay and seven miles of congestion."