One major UK motorway is closed due to a serious incident, as emergency services have raced to the scene.

By Sam Ormiston, Assistant News Editor, Liam Doyle, News Reporter

13:36, Thu, Mar 21, 2024 | UPDATED: 13:38, Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The M5 in the West Midlands has been closed by police, sparking huge delays along the route.

The major UK motorway is shut in both directions between J1 (West Bromwich) and the M6 J8 due to a Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) led incident.

Police Officers from CMPG are at scene alongside National Highways Traffic Officers to assist with traffic management.

Express.co.uk has contacted the emergency services for more information.

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Huge delays are expected on the M5 this afternoon

Huge delays are expected on the M5 this afternoon (Image: Traffic Cameras)

10 mins ago13:36 Sam Ormiston

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Welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident.

The Express.co.uk team will be bringing you live updates after a "police incident" has closed part of the M5.

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