Delays on M6 after lorry crash

National Highways West Midlands warned of 60-minute delays after three lanes of the northbound M6 between Junction 7, for Great Barr,[1] and Junction 8, for the M5, were closed. The closure was the result of a crash between the two junctions involving a lorry at 12.35pm today (Septemnber 8), with approximately four miles of congestion backing up to near Spaghetti Junction. 

Traffic can be seen building on the M6 between Junction 7 and Junction 8, following a crash involving a lorry

The roads authority advised motorists to instead use the M42 and M5 if travelling into the region. On X, National Highways West Midlands said: "Delays in excess of 60 minutes on the M6 due to a collision between Junction 7 and Junction 8.

"Three of four lanes remain closed. Approximately four miles of congestion almost back to the Junction 6 for Spaghetti Junction[2]. "Please consider using the M42, M5 if travelling from further afield."

A further update shortly after 2.30pm said the vehicles involved in the crash had been recovered with residual delays of "up to 45 minutes".

Emergency services have been approached for more information.

References

1. ^ Great Barr, (www.expressandstar.com)
2. ^ Spaghetti Junction (www.expressandstar.com)