M5 traffic recap as crash causes 70-minute delays

NewsMidlands NewsM5LIVEUpdated 2 mins agoEmergency crews are at the sceneM5 northbound J7(Image: www.motorwaycameras.co.uk)Motorists have been warned of long delays on the M5 this afternoon (Wednesday, August 19) following a crash.Emergency crews are at the scene on the northbound stretch of motorway between J7 and J6 in Worcestershire.Traffic is being held with delays of around 70 minutes currently expected.Vehicles are backed up for around five miles, National Highways West Midlands said.It shared news of the incident on social media site X just after 3.30pm.A spokesperson said: "M5 northbound J7-J6 traffic held due to a traffic collision. - Emergency services are on scene."They added: "@WMerciaPolice - Delays in excess of 45 minutes with 5 miles of congestion."An update later changed th