Motorists left facing delays on M6 near Birmingham after collision
The motorway had delays as far back as Junction 8 after the collision.
Motorists were left facing delays on the M6 after a collision on a busy section.
West Midlands Roads said the collision had occurred on the southbound carriageway between Junction 7 for Birmingham and Walsall and Junction 6 for Birmingham shortly before 8am this morning (October 21).
Delays were reported back as far as the M5 junction at Junction 8.
A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: “A collision has been reported on the M6 southbound between Junction 7 for Birmingham and Walsall and Junction 6 for Birmingham.
“There are delays of up to 20 minutes back through Junction 8 for the M5, so please plan ahead.”
A later update from West Midlands Roads at 8.49am said the incident had been cleared.
The update said: “The incident on the M6 Southbound between between Junction 7 for Birmingham and Walsall and Junction 6 for Birmingham has now cleared.
“Delays will begin to ease shortly.”
Emergency services have been contacted for a comment.
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