Major delays on M6Toll following police incident

All lanes were initially closed on the southbound carriageway between T7 and T6 near Cannock due to what was described as a Central Motorway Police Group led incident.

Other emergency services were also reportedly on the scene.

One lane had reopened by around 5.30pm but Lanes 2 and 3 remained closed.

There was more than two miles of congestion causing around 25 minute delays.

Normal traffic conditions were expected by around 7.15pm, but all the lanes were reopened at around 7pm.

A statement on M6Toll social media said: “Following on from the earlier police incident on M6toll between junction T6 and T7 Southbound, the scene is now clear, and all lanes are open.

“We apologise if this has affected your journey and we thank you again for your patience.”