A crash on the M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction has caused three miles of traffic and significant delays for motorists this evening. The incident occurred between Junction 6, Spaghetti Junction, and Junction 5, Sutton Coldfield, leading to the closure of one lane.
Details of the Incident
West Midlands Police are currently at the scene. National Highways has warned of 40 minutes of delays, with congestion stretching back three miles. The agency's West Midlands account posted on X: "Lane 1 (of 3) is closed on #M6 in the #WestMidlands southbound between J6 #Birmingham & J5 #SuttonColdfield due to a collision. @WMPolice are working on scene. Current delays of 40 minutes, with 3 miles of congestion on approach."
Traffic Monitoring Reports
Inrix, a traffic monitoring service, added: "One lane closed and very slow traffic due to accident on M6 Southbound from J6 A38 Tyburn Road (Spaghetti Junction) to J5 A452 Chester Road (Castle Bromwich)." Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.
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