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Motorway closed by tanker crash Motorway closed by tanker crash
(40 minutes later)
Part of the M5 in Worcestershire has been closed after a tanker overturned and spilled fuel onto the carriageway.Part of the M5 in Worcestershire has been closed after a tanker overturned and spilled fuel onto the carriageway.
The incident happened about 0815 GMT on the northbound carriageway, near Dunstall Common. It has closed the motorway between junctions 8 and 7.The incident happened about 0815 GMT on the northbound carriageway, near Dunstall Common. It has closed the motorway between junctions 8 and 7.
The driver was not hurt in the incident, the ambulance service said.The driver was not hurt in the incident, the ambulance service said.
The section of M5 is set to be closed until the afternoon. Tailbacks reaching junction 9 at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, have been reported. The section of M5 is set to be closed until 1800 GMT. Tailbacks reaching junction 9 at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, have been reported.
The tanker and fuel are being removed from the closed section of the motorway.The tanker and fuel are being removed from the closed section of the motorway.
Acting Insp Rob Barker, of Central Motorway Police, said a crane was needed to remove the lorry from the site and another tanker would transport the fuel from the crashed vehicle.Acting Insp Rob Barker, of Central Motorway Police, said a crane was needed to remove the lorry from the site and another tanker would transport the fuel from the crashed vehicle.
Six appliances were sent to the scene by the fire service who were dealing with the fuel spillage.Six appliances were sent to the scene by the fire service who were dealing with the fuel spillage.
The Highways Agency warned motorists to expect delays of about 40 minutes.