M6 Crash: 55-Minute Delays, Three Lanes Closed
Motorists face severe delays on the M6 southbound after a crash near Walsall. Three lanes are closed between J10 and J9, causing five miles of congestion.
Motorists face severe delays on the M6 southbound after a crash near Walsall. Three lanes are closed between J10 and J9, causing five miles of congestion.
A crash on the M6 near Walsall has closed three lanes, causing 55-minute delays and five miles of congestion. Emergency services are on scene.
Parts of the UK are hotter than Hawaii today, but Birmingham faces cloud, rain, and possible thunder, with temperatures dropping over the bank holiday weekend.
Drivers face fines up to £5,600 this May bank holiday for tired driving, overloaded cars, unsecured pets, phone use, and eating. RAC estimates 19 million journeys.
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RecommendedA man in his 80s died after being hit by a lorry in Stechford, Birmingham. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses.
The West Midlands will enjoy sunshine and highs of 25C before conditions turn more changeable over the bank holiday weekend, with showers possible.
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian in Birmingham. The road is sealed off.
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The M6 northbound is closed between J14 and J15 near Stafford following a serious crash. An air ambulance was called, and motorists face 40-minute delays with a diversion route in place.
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RecommendedThe Met Office has warned Birmingham residents to expect thundery outbreaks over the May bank holiday weekend, despite warm temperatures continuing.
A Freedom of Information request reveals Wolverhampton City Council issued 56,258 parking fines in 2025, a 41.9% rise from 2024, following increased enforcement efforts.
Drivers face the busiest early May bank holiday weekend in a decade with 19 million trips expected. Key congestion areas include the M6/M5 interchange and routes to the coast.
Drivers face fines up to £300, penalty points, and invalidated insurance for overloading vehicles this May bank holiday. New research reveals many motorists unaware of risks.
The RAC advises drivers to avoid roads between 11am and 7pm on Friday, with 19 million trips expected over the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
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RecommendedThe RAC warns of record May bank holiday traffic with five million drivers expected. Find out the worst times to travel to avoid congestion on UK roads.
A major fire in Port Talbot, Wales, has sent thick black smoke visible for miles, prompting road closures and advice for residents to keep windows shut.
RAC warns UK drivers that fuel prices aren't dropping quickly enough due to Iran war, with diesel motorists worst-hit. Wholesale costs lower but pumps slow to reflect.
A Polish HGV driver was caught 'swaying' between lanes on the M6 after drinking vodka during a break, with three times the legal alcohol limit. He was fined and banned.
The DVLA reminds drivers they must tax a vehicle before using it again after a SORN, even if tax-exempt. No shortcuts allowed.
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RecommendedYogeshwar Sharma, 51, consumed vodka and medication before a Delhi flight, leading to disruptive behavior, assault on a paramedic, and a £2,718 fine.
The DVSA has issued a stark warning on X, reminding drivers of Rule 113 of the Highway Code to use lights at night. Failure to comply is a legal offence.
A woman is fighting for her life after a two-car crash in Tipton left four injured. One vehicle overturned. Three men also hurt.
Discover 48 mobile speed camera van locations across Birmingham for May 2026, provided by West Midlands Police Camera Enforcement Unit.
TUI, easyJet, and Jet2 confirm no fuel surcharges for booked summer holidays amid Iran war concerns, giving passengers price certainty.
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RecommendedA man was injured after a car overturned in a collision involving two moving cars and three parked cars on Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham.
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car collision on Level Street in Brierley Hill near Merry Hill Shopping Centre on Monday morning.
A4040 Vicarage Road in Stirchley is closed in both directions after a crash between Hazelwell Fordrough and Kings Road. Priory Road also shut. Traffic delays expected.
Birmingham Conservatives propose ANPR cameras to tackle noisy cars and littering, aiming for a cleaner, quieter city if they win May elections.
The DVSA has removed 1,809 cars in a crackdown on ghost MOTs, with fake certificates doubling in a year. Experts warn the figures only scratch the surface.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police have recovered a car suspected in the fatal hit-and-run that killed Shaun Harron, 44, in Bartley Green. The driver fled after the collision.