Major delays are affecting the M6 in the Black Country following a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in a large oil spillage on the southbound carriageway.
Incident Details
The crash occurred between junction 10 for Walsall and junction 9 for Wednesbury. Lanes one and two were closed by traffic police to facilitate recovery and cleanup operations.
National Highways West Midlands reported on social media: "Lanes 1 & 2 (of 4) remain closed on #M6 in #WestMidlands southbound between J10 #Walsall & J9 #Wednesbury following a collision which caused a large oil spillage. @WMPolice are working on scene. Current delays of 70 minutes and 6 miles of congestion."
Traffic Impact
Traffic data monitor Inrix confirmed: "Long delays and two lanes closed due to recovery work, multi-vehicle accident and oil spillage on M6 Southbound from J10 A454 Black Country Route (Wolverhampton / Walsall) to J9 A461 Wood Green Road (Wednesbury). Congestion to J11 (Cannock). Lanes one and two (of three) are closed."
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time or seek alternative routes. The situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
