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A MOTORWAY was closed in the West Midlands this afternoon after concern was raised for the safety of a woman.
The M5 was closed southbound between J2 for Dudley and J3 for Quinon as West Midlands Police dealt with the incident.
The woman has been taken to hospital to be checked over.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "We were called to the M5 near junction 2, following concerns for the safety of a woman near a bridge at around 12.38pm today (Sat).
"The motorway was closed for a short time.
"The woman was taken to hospital to be checked over."
The motorway reopened to traffic at around 1.45pm following "very long delays", National Highways said.
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