Concern for welfare of woman closed all lanes on M6 near Sutton Coldfield
All lanes were closed on the M6 near Junction 5 due to concerns for the welfare of a woman.
All lanes were closed on the M6 near Sutton Coldfield last night due to concerns for the welfare of a woman.
Motorway Cameras stated that the all lanes were closed near Junction 5 for Birmingham/Sutton Coldfield just after 7pm last night (June 6), with the disruption expected until 8.30/8.45pm.
West Midlands Police have confirmed the incident was due to concerns for a woman’s welfare. She has since been taken to hospital.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman near the M6 Junction 5 at around 7.30pm yesterday (6 June).
“The woman was brought to safety and taken to hospital.”
The road has since reopened.
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