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Man dies in M5 car and lorry crash near Halesowen
Overview
A 39-year-old man has died following a collision between his car and a lorry on the northbound carriageway of the M5 near Halesowen. Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 21:40 BST on Tuesday, but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the motorway reopened on Wednesday morning.
Key points
- A 39-year-old car driver died in a crash with a lorry on the M5 northbound between junctions three and four.
- The incident occurred shortly after 21:40 BST on Tuesday near Halesowen.
- The lorry driver is assisting West Midlands Police with their inquiries.
- The motorway was closed for investigation work and reopened at around 08:00 BST on Wednesday.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage relating to the crash.