A section of one of Britain’s busiest motorways is shut after a body was found on the carriageway, police said.
West Midlands Police said it was currently dealing with two incidents on the M5.
In a social media post issued shortly after 11.40am on Thursday, the force said: “We are at the scene of two incidents on the M5 and it is currently closed in both directions at Oldbury/Quinton.
“It’s shut J3 at Quinton to J2 at Oldbury after a body was found in the carriageway.
“Following a separate collision it’s shut north between J3 and the M6.”
Police have confirmed the second incident was a serious crash that left two motorcyclists badly injured.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We are at the scene of two serious incidents on the M5 and the motorway is currently closed in both directions near Oldbury/Quinton.
“It is closed northbound and southbound between J3 at Quinton and J2 at Oldbury after a body was found in the carriageway at just after 10am today.
“Following a separate collision involving a motorcyclist, the motorway is now closed northbound between J3 at Quinton and the M6.
“The closures are expected to be in place for some time and drivers are advised to find alternative routes.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said the collision involved two motorbikes and a car which took place just after J1 northbound.
National Highways West Midlands said: “The M5 in the West Midlands is closed in both directions - northbound between J1 (West Bromwich ) and M6 and southbound between J2 (near Oldbury) and J3 (Quinton) due to a Police Led Incident.
“The M5 is also closed northbound between J1 and M6 due to a secondary separate incident involving a serious collision.
“Emergency services are in attendance. National Highways contractors and Traffic Officers are assisting with traffic management.”
