THE M5 was closed last night between Halesowen and Oldbury due to reports of a man on a bridge.
Police were called shortly before 11pm yesterday (Tuesday October 6) following concerns for the man, who was on a motorway bridge.
The motorway was closed in both directions, from junction 2 at Oldbury, to junction 3 at Halesowen/Quinton while officers were on scene.
Thankfully they brought the man down and he was taken by medics to be assessed.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly before 11pm yesterday (6 October) following concerns for the safety of a man on a motorway bridge.
"He was brought down safely and taken in an ambulance to be assessed.
"The road was re-opened by 11.45pm."
Highways England put out information at 10.51pm stating that the motorway was closed "between J2 to J3 in both directions for a police incident."
Road is closed on M5 J2 to J3 in both directions for a police incident.
— Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) October 6, 2020
The motorway reopened just after midnight with Highways England tweeting at 12.08pm: "Update - Road is now clear following the police incident.
"Thank you for your patience."
If travelling in the #WestMidlands overnight pls be aware the #M5 is CLOSED both ways btwn J2 #Oldbury and J3 #Halesowen #Quinton. For details of the diversion click here to visit our breaking news page https://t.co/yH4x62wO8M. Plan ahead as delays are expected. pic.twitter.com/7UISekXCkk
— Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) October 6, 2020
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