Man left with serious injuries after M6 crash in Black Country
A man has been left with serious injuries to his legs and pelvis after a crash involving a flatbed track and a lorry on the M6.
The M6 was shut for more than two hours after the collision which happened between Wednesbury and Great Barr at around 11.30am.
Highways officials warned drivers to avoid the area as long tailbacks formed near the crash scene.
A man had to be cut free from his cab after becoming trapped following the crash.
Junctions 9 to 8 southbound at the M5 link and junctions 7 to 9 northbound were shut as emergency services attended.
The northbound section reopened a short while later.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "“On arrival crews discovered a flatbed lorry that had been involved in a collision with a HGV.
“The driver of the flatbed lorry, a man, was trapped in his cab as a result.
"Ambulance staff assessed the man and continued to monitor his condition whilst he was carefully cut free by the fire service.
“Once freed from his vehicle, the man was treated for serious injuries, before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on blue lights and sirens by land ambulance.
"The doctor travelled with the patient on the back of the ambulance to help continue treatment on route to hospital.
“The man driving the second lorry was uninjured in the incident.
“In order to allow the air ambulance to safely land on the southbound carriageway, both sides of the motorway had to be closed."
Drivers faced delays of more than 60 minutes each way.
Highways officers have urged people to find alternative routes.
One ambulance, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car attended the scene.
West Midlands Police is urging anyone who saw what happened – or has dashcam footage – to get in touch.
Contact the force between 8am and midnight via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 anytime.
