One left ‘seriously injured’ as lorry rolls onto its side in M6 crash blocking lanes and causing long delays
Traffic was brought to a standstill after the HGV toppled over just yards after junction 4A, where drivers can leave to join the M42. National Highways first reported the crash at around 9.45am, with commuters warned to expect delays as traffic building on approach as all lanes were temporarily closed. On X, National Highways West Midlands said: “Traffic is currently being held on the M6 southbound between J4A (M42) and J4 following a lorry that has overturned and come to rest on it’s side.
“Please consider alternative routes, delays are building on approach.”
Toppled car transporter on the M6. Photo: National Highways
One man, the driver of the vehicle, was confirmed to have been injured in the incident, with West Midlands Ambulance Service saying the man was being treated for ‘potentially serious injuries’. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a lorry that had overturned on the southbound M6, between junctions 5 and 4a, at 9.13am.
One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a Critical Care Paramedic attended the scene. “On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was the lorry driver. He was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.”
Just over half an hour later the agency reported that traffic had been released but two of three lanes would remain shut. Drivers were also warned of five miles of congestion and estimated delay times of up to 45 minutes. Images from the overhead motorway CCTV cameras show heavy traffic on approach to the incident, with the lorry being visible in the background.
The lorry can be seen laying on its side behind the tree line.
Credit: National Highways West Midlands
Traffic can be seen building leading up to the overturned lorry.
Credit: National Highways West Midlands
Recovery was under way by lunchtime.