Traffic stopped on southbound M6 in the West Midlands after crash and fire

There was disruption for more than an hour

Traffic was stopped on the southbound M6 through the Black Country after a crash and subsequent fire.

Emergency services were called at about 1pm on Sunday (June 28) to the scene of the crash, between Junctions 10a (the M54) and 10 (for Walsall and Willenhall).

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Empty lanes on the M6 at Junction 10a | Photo: Motorway Cameras

National Highways West Midlands said: “The M6 [...] has traffic stopped southbound between J10a to J10 due to a traffic collision and vehicle fire. Emergency services are on scene.

“There is currently in excess of 30-minute delays on the approach.”

An update at about 2pm said that one of three lanes on the affected stretch of road was still shut.

National Highways West Midlands warned there were delays of 10 minutes on the approach.

All lanes were open again by about 2.45pm.

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