A serious collision has caused severe disruption on the M6 motorway near Birmingham this morning, with motorists facing long delays after a car overturned.
Scene of the Incident
The crash occurred on the M6 northbound carriageway between junctions 4a (for the M42) and 5 (for Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale and Sutton Coldfield). Emergency services, including traffic officers, were quickly dispatched to the scene following reports that a vehicle had overturned. The car came to rest against the central reservation, prompting a major emergency response.
Major Lane Closures and Travel Chaos
To deal with the incident and allow recovery work to take place, three of the four lanes on that section of the motorway have been closed. National Highways West Midlands confirmed the closures, stating: “Due to an overturned vehicle, lanes 3 and 4 of (4) are closed on the M6 north near Birmingham between J4A (M42 link) and J5 (Castle Bromwich).”
The lane closures have led to significant congestion, with tailbacks building rapidly. Drivers have been warned to expect delays of around 55 minutes on the approach to the incident. Recovery vehicles have been arranged and are en route to clear the scene.
Advice for Motorists
National Highways is advising drivers to allow extra time for their journeys if travelling on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands this morning. The authority confirmed that all emergency services are working at the location. The incident was first reported and updated on December 5, 2025, with the situation developing throughout the morning.
This is a breaking traffic news story, and further updates on the lane re-openings and clearance are expected to follow as the situation develops.
