Miles of congestion on M6 after serious crash involving two lorries - emergency services race to scene

There is miles of congestion on the M6 southbound between Junctions 15 (Stoke-on-Trent) and 14 (Stafford) following a serious crash.

The collision involved two HGVs.

Police, ambulance and firefighters all raced to the scene.

Three out of four lanes remain closed.

National Highways warned just after 8.30pm that there were delays of 60 minutes and six miles of congestion on the approach.

It has also warned drivers that they should expect delays.

National Highways said in an update: “Traffic caught within the closure is being released past the scene. However, the motorway will remain closed for protracted recovery work which will need the full space of the road to be closed.”

Diversion route

Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

• Leave the M6 at Junction 15
• At the Hanchurch Roundabout take the second exit
• Follow the A500 Queensway eastbound
• Bear left and exit at the Hanford Interchange with the A34
• At the Hanford Roundabout take the third exit on to the A34 southbound
• Remain on the A34 southbound to Stafford
• At the roundabout with the A513 take the third exit to remain on the A34
• Continue on the A34 to the Creswell Interchange (Junction14 of the M6)
• Take the second exit from the roundabout to re-join the M6 southbound