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Delays on M6 after van with carcasses overturns

A large van carrying animal carcasses overturned on the M6 this morning, causing lengthy tailbacks.

Published Apr 17, 2013

Two lanes were closed southbound after the crash at 3.40am near junction four, where the M6 meets the M42.

Traffic tailed back to junction seven at Great Barr.

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