Worcestershire M5 lorry crash causes tailbacks

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The collision involved two lorries, West Mercia Police said

A stretch of the M5 was closed following a collision involving two lorries.

The motorway was shut northbound between junction eight for the M50 and junction seven for Worcester and Evesham at 17:00 BST.

At its peak, drivers faced 90-minute delays with tailbacks stretching more than seven miles (11km).

The scene was cleared by 20:00 BST, National Highways said.

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National Highways said a barrier had to be repaired after the crash

West Mercia Police, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service were also called to the incident.

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