TWO people have been left injured after a car flipped onto its roof on the M5 in Worcestershire.

The M5, southbound, between junctions 7 and 8 (Worcester) was closed last night (Sunday) after a crash.

A man and a woman were left in the care of ambulance services after a car was discovered on its roof on the hard shoulder.

Police were also at the scene.

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Three crews – two from Worcester and one from Upton-upon-Severn Fire Stations – were called at 8.50pm on November 17 to a road traffic collision involving a small vehicle on the M5 Southbound between junctions 7 and 8.

"No persons were trapped, but two casualties, one male and one female, were handed over to the care of the ambulance service, who attended along with police.

"The vehicle was made safe by fire service personnel."