Broken down coach closes lanes on M6 near Great Barr

By Lisa O'BrienGreat BarrPublished: Mar 2, 2023Last Updated: Mar 2, 2023

Two lanes were closed on the M6 due to a broken down coach.

Lanes were closed on the M6 after a coach broke down. Photo: @CMPG

Central Motorway Police Group reported on Thursday afternoon that two lanes had been closed on the southbound carriageway of the motorway between junctions seven, for Great Barr, and junction six, for Birmingham.

Broken down coach closes lanes on M6 near Great Barr

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