DRIVERS were affected by delays heading southbound on the M5 due to a broken down bus.

The bus caused one lane of the carraigeway to shut between junctions 6 and 7 for Worcester, however it is now re-open.

The bus has been removed, after breaking down earlier this morning (Thursday).

The incident took place within the roadworks area, where work is taking place to upgrade the M5 into a 'smart motorway'.