A serious crash on the M6 caused major delays today, blocking traffic for hours. Emergency services responded quickly, and drivers were advised to avoid the area.
Cannock: A serious crash on the M6 caused big problems today. The motorway was closed in both directions between J10A and J11. This happened around late morning.
Emergency services rushed to the scene. They warned drivers to stay away from the area. Heavy traffic built up quickly, and some cars were turned around to ease the jam.
Motorists were told to expect major delays. The M6 remained closed for several hours due to the incident. It was a serious crash, but we don’t know yet if anyone was hurt.
Staffordshire Police are leading the investigation. They are still gathering information about the crash. We reached out to them but haven’t heard back yet.
Good news! The M6 has reopened in both directions. The southbound side opened around 3:30 PM, and the northbound side followed at 4:30 PM. Traffic is starting to ease now.