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M5 closures after two separate police incidents in West Midlands M5 closures in West Midlands after crash and separate body find
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National Highways said there were still long delays in the area Separate incidents on the M5 have led to traffic delays
Two sections of the M5 have been shut in the West Midlands in police incidents. Two sections of the M5 were forced to shut in the West Midlands for emergency incidents, including the discovery of a body.
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. West Midlands Police said the body was found just after 10:00 BST, with the motorway closed between junction three for Quinton in Birmingham, and junction two for Oldbury.
The southbound carriageway between the junctions has since reopened but northbound remains closed. 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.
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. The M5 fully reopened just before 16:00 BST.
Despite that, long delays have been reported, with some drivers saying they were stuck for up to three hours. Long delays have been reported, with some drivers saying they were stuck for up to three hours.
Traffic caught up within the closure has since been turned around and released via the rear of the queue. Traffic caught up within the closure for the crash has been turned around and released via the rear of the queue.
In regards to the body, West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called to the scene, near Hurst Green, at 10:04. In regards to the body, West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called to the scene, near Hurst Green, Dudley, shortly after 10:00 BST.
"Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a patient," a spokesperson said. "Sadly, it quickly became clear the patient could not be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene," a spokesperson said.
"Sadly, it quickly became clear the patient could not be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene." Police have added no further detail of the circumstances.
The crash involving the motorcyclists was reported just minutes earlier at 09:55. The crash involving two motorcyclists was reported just minutes earlier at 09:55 BST.
The ambulance service said both men needed treatment for serious injuries.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. One was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and the other to Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital.
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