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Lanes closed due to crash on M6 near Birmingham ahead of rush hour

Two lanes of the M6 southbound were closed following a crash ahead of rush hour.

By Emma Walker
Published Apr 18, 2023
Last updated Apr 18, 2023

The M6 southbound between Junctions 6 and 7 faced delays due to the incident near Birmingham.

Lanes 1 and 2 were closed, but had reopened by about 8am.

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