There are major delays on the M6 this evening, November 1, following a crash involving a lorry and a car. Two lanes are closed on the M6 at Wolverhampton, causing huge delays for West Midlands motorists.
One motorist caught up in the chaos told BirminghamLive traffic was at a complete “standstill.” The hold up is between J10 (Wolverhampton/Walsall) and J9 (Wednesbury), with congestion backing up to previous junctions.
Live traffic systems report long delays and two lanes currently closed due to the incident, which involved a lorry and a car on M6 Southbound. West Midlands Roads has released an update to motorists this evening to recommend they plan ahead as congestion is stretching back towards the M54.
Drivers using the M6 tonight will experience major delays caused by the incident. Live cameras show traffic snarled up on the M6 southbound.
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21:09Naomi DeSouza
Lanes re-opened
According to live traffic systems all lanes have been re-opened, but expect residual delays.
20:57Naomi DeSouza
West Midlands Ambulance contacted
It is not known if there are any serious injuries following this evening’s crash. We have contacted West Midlands Ambulance for an update.
20:46Naomi DeSouza
How long are delays?
Live traffic systems report long delays and two lanes currently closed due to the incident, which involved a lorry and a car on M6 Southbound. Delays of forty minutes were reported, although traffic is now no longer being held.
West Midlands Roads said: ” M6 southbound between J10 (Wolverhampton/Walsall) and J9 (Wednesbury). Road traffic collision. Traffic held due this incident. Delays can be seen back towards J10A (M54) & impacting local routes from traffic avoiding M6.”
20:43Naomi DeSouza
M6 southbound hit
Live traffic system Inrix warns of traffic being held this evening and following that, lane closures. The latest update states: “Long delays and two lanes closed due to accident, a lorry and a car involved on M6 Southbound between J10 A454 Wolverhampton Road (Wolverhampton / Walsall) and J9 A461 Wood Green Road ( Wednesbury ). Congestion to J10A (M54 interchange). Traffic was held for around forty minutes, after which lanes two and three (of three) remain closed.”
20:41Naomi DeSouza
Major M6 delays this evening
Good evening and welcome to our coverage as a major accident causes big delays on the M6 tonight.
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