A 'car going the wrong way' on the M5 was involved in a crash which closed the motorway in Worcester.

There was a large emergency service presence on the M5 yesterday (Tuesday) after the crash between junction five (Droitwich) and six (Worcester), southbound, on the motorway.

It comes after many eyewitnesses claimed that a car was being driven at speed in the wrong direction on the motorway.

Police have not yet confirmed it.

One eyewitness said: "Around 8.50pm, I was travelling southbound - just before junction 7 - when a black Ford Fiesta was driving very fast down the wrong way of the motorway."

Two other drivers contacted Worcester News to say they had also witnessed the car travelling the wrong way.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said police and ambulance were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash.

A spokesperson said: "Two crews – one each from Bromsgrove and Worcester Fire Stations – were called at 20.47pm on July 30 to make vehicles safe after an RTC on the M5 Southbound between junctions five and six.

"Both cars were on all four wheels and were made safe.

"There were no casualties, but police, ambulance and Highways all attended.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 10.07pm."