THE M6 has been closed off as “all emergency services” race to a lorry crash sparking rush hour chaos.
This morning and a diversion has been put in place with motorists warned of long delays in the area.
Thousands of drivers are affected by the collision after the popular motorway is closed off on the southbound stretch through Staffordshire.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The M6 in Staffordshire is closed southbound between Junction 14 (near Stafford) and Junction 13 (Dunston) due to a collision involving a lorry which has left the carriageway.
“All emergency services including Staffordshire Police are attending the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.”
On X this morning the traffic management agency announced that Lane 1 and 2 remained closed between J14 and J13 for “recovery of a lorry involved.”
It warned there would be delays of 20 minutes and thanked motorists for their patience.
Diversion route
National Highways released an alternate route to drivers impacted by the closure:
- Exit the M6 southbound at J14 and take the exit to the A34 eastbound
- Continue on the A34 until the roundabout with the A513 Turn right and continue on the A34 southbound into Stafford.
- Continue on the A34 around the town of Stafford until the Queensway island with the A449
- Join the A449 and continue southbound to then re-join the M6 at J13
