LIVE: M5 queues after crash, vehicles on the hard shoulder

Traffic is heavy on the M5 in Worcestershire this lunchtime on Saturday after a crash. The incident was initially reported as a multi-vehicle accident on the M5 southbound - from junction 6 A4538 Pershore Lane (Worcester) to junction 7 A44 (Worcester/Evesham). The route was blocked.

Inrix has since updated to say the vehicles involved have now moved onto the hard shoulder and all lanes are running.

We'll be bringing you more on this live news incident as soon as we receive more information the local authorities.