An overturned van on the northbound lane of the M5 resulted in significant traffic congestion as drivers were stuck in lengthy queues spanning four miles. The incident occurred between Junction 6 for Worcester and Junction 5 for Wychbold in the West Midlands, leading to the closure of three out of four lanes. However, all lanes have now been reopened.
National Highways issued a warning that travel times could be extended by approximately 90 minutes due to the disruption caused by the accident. Following the incident, traffic flow on the M5 has returned to normal.
West Midlands Ambulance Service reported that a man sustained potentially serious injuries in the crash. Emergency services responded to an incident involving a single lorry on the M5 between junctions 6 and 7 northbound in Warndon early in the morning. The injured driver was treated on-site before being transported to Worcester Royal Hospital.
The situation has improved as all lanes are accessible, and delays are gradually diminishing following the van rollover on the M5 northbound earlier in the day. According to National Highways updates, the congestion has caused residual delays of about 25 minutes above the usual journey times.
National Highways provided several updates on the situation, indicating the progress in reopening lanes and managing the congestion on the M5 northbound stretch between Junction 6 and Junction 5. Recovery operations were underway to clear the overturned van, with varying levels of congestion causing delays ranging from 40 to 90 minutes.
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