A LORRY has overturned on the M5 this evening causing major delays for motorists, as the northbound carriageway is closed.
The lorry, carrying agricultural equipment, overturned and spilled its load at around 5pm between Junction 5, (Droitwich) and 6 (Worcester).
Emergency services are currently at the scene and traffic is backing up to Tewkesbury.
Witness Diane Portlock said: "Thankfully, I don't think there were any serious injuries and driver was out.
"These machines could have so easily squashed a car or the motorcyclist behind. Miracle!"
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has tweeted that one patient has been treated for minor injuries.
WMAS says the lorry overturned after being in a collision with another lorry.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
Central Motorway Police Group earlier tweeted that it was possible there would be long delays this evening while the lorry was recovered.
M5 is ❌ CLOSED ❌ Northbound between J6 and J5 due to an overturned lorry. Emergency services on route.
— West Midlands Alerts (@WMidsAlerts) September 29, 2016
Major congestion #M5 northbound junctions 6-5, avoid if possible. RTC involving lorry carrying agricultural equipment.
— HWFireControl (@HWFireControl) September 29, 2016
Very heavy traffic at junction 5 of the nbound M5 following a collision involving 2 lorries. 1 patient with minor injuries. Avoid the area.
— WMAS (@OFFICIALWMAS) September 29, 2016
M5 northbound J6 (Worcester) to J5 (Droitwich) closed following RTC involving agricultural equipment. Possibly long delays for recovery.
— CMPG (@CMPG) September 29, 2016
Traffic at a standstill on the M5 Worcestershire between jcts 7&6. Been sat here for 20mins! @worcesternews pic.twitter.com/1mzbueN9aX
— Jacomus69 (@jacomus69) September 29, 2016
Stuck behind this for don't know how long on #M5 following this accident pic.twitter.com/EkJiXanBxG
— Simon (@simonwallace4hr) September 29, 2016
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