M6 closed in one direction after crash between two lorries as commuters warned of hour-long delays – The Sun
A MAJOR motorway has closed after a serious crash between two lorries.
Motorists heading southbound on the M6 have been warned of hours-long delays after the horror smash in the early hours.
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Emergency crews were scrambled to the collision near Walsall, West Midlands at around 12.45am.
Cops confirmed one of the lorry drivers had been rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries.
National Highways said the crash had caused an oil spill on the carriageway between junctions 10 and 11.
In a statement on X, it said: “M6 south from J10A (M54) to J10 (Walsall).
“3 lanes (of 4) remain closed due to a collision/oil spill. The M54 eastbound from J1 to the M6 is also open.
“Delays are now 60 minutes above normal – 4 miles congestion, back to J11A (M6 Toll junction).”
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area, with three lanes still closed along the busy route.
West Midlands Police said: “We were called shortly before midnight to reports of a collision between two lorries.
“The motorway was closed going south between Junction 11 and Junction 10.
“One lane reopened earlier, but three remain closed as colleagues continue to work at the scene.
“We are expecting delays which may affect people using the motorway network into this morning.
“We are asking drivers to plan ahead and avoid the area where possible.”
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