M6 lorry crash live as driver face hour-long delays

Drivers are facing lengthy delays following a double lorry collision on the M6. Three lanes are currently closed on the M6 northbound between Junction 7 (Great Barr) and Junction 8 (M5) after the HGVs crashed. There is an hour delay and four miles of tailbacks.

Read More: CCTV appeal after fight breaks out in Birmingham city centre[1] The emergency and recovery services are en-route to the incident. National Highways West Midlands posted: "3 (of 4) lanes are closed on the M6 northbound between J7 (Great Barr) and J8 (M5) due to a collision involving a lorry.

"Delays building on approach, approx.

3.5 miles of congestion. "Please allow extra journey time if travelling in the area." Get breaking news onBirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join[2]

They added: "Lanes 1, 2 and 3 (of 4) are closed following a collision between 2 lorries. "As a result, there is also a spillage of transmission fluid and anti-freeze. "Traffic is passing the incident in lane 4 only."

This is a live incident and we will be bringing you updates as we get them.

References

1. ^ Read More: CCTV appeal after fight breaks out in Birmingham city centre (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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