Major delays on M6 and M5 after man falls from bridge
The M5 was closed in both directions after a man reportedly fell from a bridge.
Long delays remain in the area on approach on both the M5 northbound and in both directions on the M6, but traffic is expected to ease now that all lanes have reopened.
The man is being treated for serious injuries after emergency services were called to the scene near Newton Road Bridge around 7am.
Drivers are being warned to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
A West Midlands Police statement said: "The M5 southbound between the M6 J8 and J1 (WestBromwich) will be closed as we continue to deal with an incident.
"Around 7.10am we were called to reports that a man had fallen from Newton Road Bridge. He is being treated for serious injuries."
