THREE vehicles were involved in a crash on the M5 near Droitwich, in one of two separate crashes on the motorway.

Traffic was held from 5.40am to 6.20am following the collision on the M5 southbound between junction 4A and junction 5 near Droitwich, to allow an ambulance through to the scene.

There was also a serious accident between a lorry and car between junctions 4 and 3 at 4.20am around a mile before Frankley services.

The motorway was fully closed at 4.45am and is expected to remain closed through rush hour, with diversions in place.