Stretch of M6 reopens as emergency resurfacing works complete after serious HGV crash

The M6 in Leicestershire/Warwickshire is now reopen after emergency works are complete after a serious HGV crash.

The motorway was closed northbound between the A14/M1 (Catthorpe interchange) and J1 (near Rugby) this morning (June 2) for emergency resurfacing works after the crash, but the section of the motorway is now open.

A serious crash occurred shortly before 5pm on May 31. A HGV collided with the central reservation and overturned.

All emergency services attended the scene, including the Air Ambulance. Reports say a lorry had crashed into the central reservation and then flipped over.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said in a statement: “We were called to an RTC involving one lorry on the M6, Junction 1 at 4.46pm, yesterday, and sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.

“An ambulance from East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended. On arrival, crews found a man, who they treated potentially serious injuries before he was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire under emergency driving conditions.”

Warwickshire Police said: “Shortly after 4.45pm on Sunday (May 31), we were called to the northbound side of the M6 near junction 1.

“It followed reports the driver of a lorry had hit the central reservation and the lorry had overturned.

“Officers attended along with the fire service and ambulance service. A man – believed to be in his 50s - was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-changing.

“The road was closed for several hours but is understood to have re-opened around 8am this morning.”