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Heavy delays as large stretch of M6 re-opens following closure due to 'police incident'

Motorists are facing heavy delays as a stretch of the M6 has re-opened following reports of a police incident.

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A stretch of the M6 was closed as a result of a police incident

The southbound carriageway was closed for around an hour as a result of the incident between Junction 6 at the Gravelly Hill interchange (Spaghetti Junction) and Junction 4a for the M42.

National Highways has said the carriageway has now re-opened, but that two of the three lanes remain closed whilst police work at the scene.

Motorists have been warned of delays of around 60 minutes, with approximately four miles of congestion seen on approach.

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