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M5 closures after two separate police incidents in West Midlands M5 closures after two separate police incidents in West Midlands
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National Highways said diversions were in place, with nearly hour-long delays National Highways said there were still long delays in the area
Two sections of the M5 have been shut in the West Midlands in police incidents.Two sections of the M5 have been shut in the West Midlands in police incidents.
West Midlands Police said the motorway had been closed between junction three, for Quinton, and junction two for Oldbury after a body was found just after 10:00 BST. The Southbound carriageway between the junctions has since reopened but northbound remains closed. West Midlands Police said the motorway had been closed between junction three, for Quinton, and junction two for Oldbury after a body was found just after 10:00 BST.
A separate crash nearby involving two motorbikes and a car has also seen the northbound carriageway close between junction one in West Bromwich and the M6 link. The southbound carriageway between the junctions has since reopened but northbound remains closed.
National Highways said diversions were in place, but there were currently delays of 50 mins between junctions four and three. A separate crash nearby involving two motorbikes and a car also saw the northbound carriageway close between junction one in West Bromwich and the M6 link, although that has also reopened.
Police said the crash closure was likely to remain in place for some time. Despite that, long delays have been reported, with some drivers saying they were stuck for up to three hours.
Traffic caught up within the closure is being turned around and released via the rear of the queue. Traffic caught up within the closure has since been turned around and released via the rear of the queue.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called to the crash at 09:55 BST. In regards to the body, West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called to the scene, near Hurst Green, at 10:04.
"On arrival, crews found the motorcyclists, both men, requiring medical attention. Ambulance staff treated both patients for serious injuries," a spokesperson said. "Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a patient," a spokesperson said.
One man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and another to the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital. "Sadly, it quickly became clear the patient could not be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene."
The crash involving the motorcyclists was reported just minutes earlier at 09:55.
The ambulance service said both men needed treatment for serious injuries.
One was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and another to the Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital.
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