A CRASH involving a car and a lorry between Rubery and Lydiate Ash has caused heavy traffic across the area.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Birmingham Road at about 5.07am this morning (February 5), and have warned motorists to avoid the area.

The road is closed between Callowbridge Road and the M5.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Bromsgrove and Droitwich stations were assisting West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service in dealing with the crash.

More information to follow.