Lanes reopen on M6 after serious crash involving two lorries

Lanes on the M6 southbound have reopened after a serious crash between two HGVs.

Lanes on the M6 southbound between Junctions 15 (Stoke-on-Trent) and 14 (Stafford) have reopened following a serious crash.

The collision, which involved two HGVs, occurred last night (May 25) at around 8.30pm.

A stretch of the M6 southbound is closed after a serious crashplaceholder image
A stretch of the M6 southbound is closed after a serious crash

Police, ambulance and firefighters all raced to the scene.

Three out of four lanes were closed, resulting in 6 miles of congestion and 60 minute delays while crews worked to clear the road.

But National Highways confirmed all vehicles were recovered at around 11.30pm last night.

A spokesperson for National Highways West Midlands said: “All lanes have reopened on the M6 southbound between J15 Stoke and J14 Stafford following a serious collision.

“All vehicles have been recovered. There are no residual delays in the area.”

Emergency services were contacted for comment.

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