Major motorway closed after ‘severe collision’ as motorists warned delays ‘for a number of hours’
Emergency services have closed part of a major motorway after a ‘serious collision’.
Drivers have been been warned the southbound carriageway between J13 (Stafford) and J12 (Cannock) could remain shut ‘for several hours‘.
The serious collision involves a Heavy Goods vehicle and a van.
Staffordshire Police are leading the response to the incident and remain on scene to carry out a police investigation.
Reports say there are already long delays on the diversion route with “congestion through Penkridge and on the approach to Gailey roundabout via the A449”.
National Highways West Midlands posted an update on the situation on X.
They said: “The #M6 remains CLOSED southbound J13 #Stafford – J12 #Cannock due to a serious collision.
“@StaffsRCTremain on scene and are conducting collision investigation.
“There are 60 minute delays on the approach with delays building on the #A449 diversion.”
Following the post, some users posted asking when the M6 is likely to reopen but unfortunately National Highways West Midlands responded not being bale to give an official timeframe.
One motorist has told StokeonTrentLive: “Traffic is moving slowly towards Junction 14 of the M6. I think people should allow themselves 30 to 45 minutes to get through.”
Information on the diversion route:
- Diverted traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit the M6 southbound at J13 and join the A449 southbound
- Continue on the A449 until the junction with the A5 at Gailey
- Take the A5 eastbound and continue to then re-join the M6 southbound at J12
National Highways is urging everyone to make sure they allow extra time when making their journeys during rush hour this morning.
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