Major section of motorway closed in Staffordshire for 'police-led incident'

A large area of a major motorway was closed off in both directions due to a police-led incident.

National Highways West Midlands put out a message on social media just after 5pm to inform motorists that the area between T6 for Brownhills and Burntwood and the M6 Junction 11A was closed off, with Staffordshire Police at the scene.

A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “The M6 Toll in both directions between T6 and the M6 J11A in Staffordshire is closed due to a police led incident.

“Staffordshire Police are on scene and traffic officers assisting with road closures.

“There are currently no delays on the approach.”

A later update from National Highways West Midlands said the road had been reopened at 5.25pm, with no residual delays reported in the area.

Staffordshire Police have been contacted for a comment.