Traffic flowing again on M6 northbound near Birmingham after earlier 'Police incident'

All lanes are open on the M6 northbound near Birmingham after what was said to be a police lead incident.

Traffic was held around 6.15pm on the northbound carriageway between junction six for Birmingham and the A38 and junction seven for Birmingham North and Walsall.

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National Highways West Midlands reporteddelays in excess of 30 minutes and congestion for approximately two miles on approach to the incident.

But they now say the scene has cleared with all lanes open and thanked motorists for their patience.

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