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Diversions in place following two separate crashes on the M5

Police are urging motorists to avoid the M5 near junction 6 following two road traffic collisions on the route.

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Two lanes of the busy M5, junction 6 southbound route have been closed following two separate collisions, one involving a lorry and car.

Drivers have been told to expect at least 30 minute delays and around over 3 miles of congestion as emergency services attempt to retrieve the damaged car.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "#M5 south between J6 and J7 (Worcester Evesham) in Worcestershire two lanes (of three) closed in the roadworks due to a collision involving a lorry and car. The car has left the nearside of the road.