Major crash on M6 in Black Country causes 55 minute delays and 5 miles of congestion
Around five miles of congestion was reported due to the crash.
National Highways West Midlands warned to expect delays to regular journeys following a crash on the M6 near Walsall.
The crash was reported at around 9.24am this morning, with three lanes (of four) being closed on the southbound stretch between Junction 10 (Walsall) and Junction 9 (Wednesbury).
West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were reported to be on the scene following the incident, with National Highways warning of 55-minute delays and five miles of congestion at the time.
A highways spokesperson said: “M6 southbound, between Junction 10 and Junction 9, has three of four lanes closed due to a collision.
“West Midlands Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, and traffic officers are on the scene.
“There are 55-minute delays and five miles of congestion on approach.”
The incident was registered as clear by the highways group at 10.16am, with the authority warning of 40 minutes of residual delays and around four miles of congestion on approach to the junction.
The spokesperson said: “M6 southbound, between Junction 10 and Junction 9. All lanes have reopened following a collision.
“There are residual delays of 40 minutes, and four miles of congestion on approach.”
It is unknown yet as to the severity of the crash; however, emergency services have been approached for further information.
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