M6 closed near Stafford as police respond to serious crash


Staffordshire Police are at the scene of a crash on the M6 northbound in between J14 (Stafford) to J15 (Stoke).
A section of the M6 closed this morning (May 14) as police respond to a serious crash.
National Highways have warned of delays of up to 60 minutes and seven miles of congestion in the area as traffic is being held on the northbound stretch of the motorway between J14 (Stafford) to J15 (Stoke).
Two of four lanes are closed.


They confirmed Staffordshire Police are on scene and an investigative team are on route.
Images from Motorway Cameras also show ambulance crews on scene and a long stretch of traffic. Witnesses have tweeted that the crash was between a HGV and a car - which is visible on motorway camera imagery.


A spokesperson for National Highways said: “Lanes 3 and 4 (of 4) are closed on the #M6 between J13 and J14 in #Stafford following a multi vehicle collision.
“This is near the exit to J14 and is a separate incident to the one between J14 and J15. Current delays: 60mins with 7 miles of congestion.”
Emergency services have been contacted for a comment.
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