Diversions remain in place as section of M6 closed for emergency works following crash

Diversions remain in place for a section of the M6 after a serious collision in the Midlands.

The M6 in Leicestershire/Warwickshire is closed northbound between the A14/M1 (Catthorpe interchange) and J1 (near Rugby) as emergency resurfacing works continue this morning (June 2).

National Highways has warned of “congestion building on the A426 south diversion route” but say there is “no significant delays on approach to the M6.”

The works come following a serious crash, which occurred shortly before 5pm on May 31. Reports say a lorry had crashed into the central reservation and then flipped over.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has confirmed that it sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene along with an ambulance from East Midlands Ambulance service.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to an RTC involving one lorry on the M6, Junction 1 at 4.46pm, yesterday, and sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.

"An ambulance from East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended. On arrival, crews found a man, who they treated potentially serious injuries before he was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire under emergency driving conditions."

This morning (June 2), National Highways say traffic is still being diverted via the following routes:

If travelling on the A14 westbound:

• At the Cathorpe interchange with the M1/M6 take the exit slip to join the M1 northbound.
• Continue northbound on the M1 to Junction 20.
• Exit the M1 at Junction 20 and take the first exit onto the A4303 westbound towards Hinckley.
• At the next roundabout (Sir Frank Whittle Roundabout) take the first exit onto the A426 towards Rugby/Stanford.
• Travel along the A426 to the Gibbets Roundabout with the A5 and take the second exit to continue on the A426.
• Remain on the A426 until you reach the M6 J1 interchange and take the third exit to join the M6 northbound.

If travelling on the M1 northbound:

• Continue on the M1 northbound at J19
• Exit the M1 at Junction 20 and take the first exit onto the A4303 westbound towards Hinckley.
• At the next roundabout (Sir Frank Whittle Roundabout) take the first exit onto the A426 towards Rugby/Stanford.
• Travel along the A426 to the Gibbets Roundabout with the A5 and take the second exit to continue on the A426.
• Remain on the A426 until you reach the M6 J1 interchange and take the third exit to join the M6 northbound.

For more information visit the National Highways website.