A MAN has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M5 which has closed the motorway in Worcestershire for several hours. 

The M5 northbound between junction 5 (Droitwich) and junction 4a (M42), is currently closed after a crash involving an overturned vehicle with cows inside.

Emergency services have been on the scene since 6.20am this morning (Thursday).

One man has been injured in the incident and taken to hospital.

A vet has also been called to the scene, where it is believed four cows need assessing.

The carriageway is currently blocked and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until further notice.

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A spokesperson for West Merica Police said: “We were called to reports of an overturned cattle trailer being pulled by a Land Rover Defender on the M5 northbound between junction 5 (Droitwich) and junction 4a (M42) near Upton Warren just after 6.20am this morning.

“A vet has been called to attend the scene where it is believed four cows need assessing. A man was injured in the incident and has been taken to hospital.

“The carriageway is currently blocked and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until further notice.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance said: "An ambulance crew came across an RTC on the M5 Northbound between junctions 5 and 4 near Sidemoor, Bromsgrove at around 6.30am.

"A van and a car had been involved in a collision, and the car was towing a trailer carrying livestock, which had overturned.

"A second ambulance and a paramedic officer were also sent to the scene.

"The driver of the car, a man, was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Alexandra Hospital for further assessment.

"The driver of the van did not wish to be assessed."

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said they had not been called to the incident.

Long delays are to be expected on the M5 after the crash.

Slow-moving traffic between Bromsgrove and Droitwich can be seen.

Traffic has slowly begun to build up around Wychbold and Bromsgrove, surrounding its M5 junctions.