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Multi-vehicle collision closes section of the M6

A section of the M6 was closed on Saturday morning (June 17) for a period of time following a multi-vehicle collision.

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The northbound carriageway was completely empty at around 6.20am.

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between Junction 14 and Junction 15 near Stafford.

The road was closed while clear-up efforts continued, with National Highways Traffic Officers on scene providing assistance with traffic management.

A diversion route was set up, with drivers advised to follow the "hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs."

The diversion route was as follows:

  • At M6 Junction 14 take the exit to A34 northbound.

  • Continue along A34 northbound to it's junction with A500 at Hanford.

  • Take the exit to A500 westbound and continue to M6 junction 15

Highways England urged people using the route to allow extra time for their journeys.

The road eventually reopened at around 7am.