TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash on the M5 on Boxing Day.

Four cars were involved in the crash that happened between Junction 7 and 8 on the southbound carriageway at around 5pm.

A section of the road was closed while firefighters and police made the scene safe, with one car removed from the carriageway.

Two people were also discharged at the scene by West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics.