A crash on the M6 northbound near Birmingham has brought traffic to a standstill, with the motorway closed between junctions 5 and 6 and emergency services at the scene. National Highways has confirmed delays in excess of 30 minutes on the approach, with two miles of congestion reported.
Where the crash happened
The collision occurred on the M6's northbound lanes, halting traffic between J5 (A452 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich) and J6 (A38 Tyburn Road, Spaghetti Junction). The incident was first reported in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2, affecting commuters heading northbound.
According to an incident log from AA Roadwatch: "Road closed due to crash on M6 Northbound from J5 A452 Chester Road (Castle Bromwich) to J6 A38 Tyburn Road (Spaghetti Junction)."
M6 crash: What we know so far
National Highways reports that extensive delays on the M6 have motorists waiting half an hour or more on approach, with emergency services working at the scene of an earlier crash. The agency also confirms two miles of congestion so far.
The road closure has caused significant disruption for early morning commuters, with traffic at a standstill and miles of queues building up on the approach to the affected stretch.
Impact on motorists
Motorists are advised to expect delays of more than 30 minutes while the emergency services deal with the incident. The congestion is expected to continue as the closure remains in place between junctions 5 and 6.
This is an ongoing event, and further updates will follow as more information becomes available from National Highways and AA Roadwatch.
