A CRASH on the M5 near Oldbury which closed the motorway left one man seriosly injured.
The multi-vehicle smash happened at around 5.30am today (October 8) between junctions 3 and 2 on the northbound carriageway.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 5.52am and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, HART paramedics and a MERIT trauma team, including a doctor and a critical care paramedic, to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two patients and multiple vehicles that had been involved in the incident.
“One of the patients, a man, was found to be in a serious condition. Ambulance staff administered specialist trauma care to him, before he was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on blue lights and sirens. The doctor travelled with the patient to help continue treatment on route to hospital.
Delays of around 30 minutes were being reported on major roads in the area including Manor Way, Hagley Road and Wolverhampton Road.
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