M6 reopens in Staffordshire after police led incident involving concerns for welfare of a woman

The M6 in Staffordshire was closed in both directions between junction 14 Creswell and junction 15 Hanchurch due to a police led incident.

The closure was reported just after 7:45pm.

The road reopened at around 8:30pm but the incident caused delays on the stretch of the motorway.

The motorway is open as normal this morning (Tuesday 2 June).

Staffordshire Police has issued a statement on what caused the stretch of the motorway to close.

It said officers responded to concerns for the welfare of a woman.

The force said: “The M6 northbound, between junctions 14 and 15, has reopened after we responded to concerns for the welfare of a woman. Specially trained officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

“A woman was brought to a place of safety and left in the care of paramedics. We would like to thank drivers for their patience whilst this incident was brought to a safe conclusion.”

West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to a concern for welfare at the junction of Beechdale Lane and the M6 near Swynnerton at 6.06pm and sent an ambulance to the scene.

“On arrival, crews found a woman who, once brought to safety, was assessed by crews before being conveyed to hospital.”