Motorists hit with delays on M6 after crash closes lane near Birmingham
One lane has been closed after a collision on the M6 outside Birmingham.
Motorists were left facing delays travelling south on the M6 after a collision caused a lane to be closed.
National Highways West Midlands put out a message on social media at 5.44pm after the collision, which happened between Junction 6 and Junction 5 on the southbound carriageway.
It said there were delays and congestion, with West Midlands Police working at the scene.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “Lane 1 of 3 is closed on the M6 in the West Midlands southbound between Junction 6 for Birmingham and Junction 5 for Sutton Coldfield due to a collision.
“West Midlands Police are working on scene.
“Current delays of 40 minutes, with 3 miles of congestion on approach.”
The incident was later confirmed as cleared and the motorway fully reopened at 6.39pm.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “All lanes are now open on M6 in the West Midlands southbound between Junction 6 for Birmingham and Junction 5 for Sutton Coldfield.
“Current delays of 5 minutes, on approach.”
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