Drivers are experiencing significant disruptions on a major UK motorway due to a traffic standstill following an accident. Emergency services have responded to a collision involving a truck and a car on the M6 in north Staffordshire. The incident has led to heavy traffic with an HGV off the road on the southbound carriageway near Junction 15.
Motorway cameras show vehicles moving into the outside lane to pass the crash site. Witnesses describe the scene as a recent collision between a car and a lorry, causing traffic congestion. One individual mentioned that the car is in the third lane, leaking oil onto the fourth lane, while the lorry is on the grass verge, with debris scattered across the lanes.
A spokesperson from West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed treating a man at the scene for non-serious injuries before taking him to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The man was involved in an incident where a lorry struck a bridge on the M6 in North Staffordshire, prompting authorities to advise drivers to seek alternative routes.
As recovery efforts continue for the HGV, motorists in the area are facing delays on surrounding roads as they try to avoid the congested M6. Two lanes remain closed on the motorway, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways warns of severe traffic disruptions and advises drivers to plan ahead and consider alternative routes.
The challenging recovery operation is ongoing due to the lorry’s position, with lane closures in place for safety. National Highways Traffic Officers are present to manage traffic flow. Drivers report being stuck in traffic on the A500, with emergency services still on-site dealing with the aftermath of the lorry crash on the M6.
Inrix reports a complete traffic holdup due to the collision, with queues forming on the A500 leading to the M6 interchange. The situation has led to significant delays, with road closures in effect as authorities work on clearing the scene.