Live: M6 crash in Staffordshire sparks four-mile queues

Motorists are warned of delays on the M6 northbound due to a crash in Staffordshire this evening. The incident happened between J12 for the A5 (Gailey) and J13 for the A449 (Stafford South). Travel time is said to be around 15 minutes.

Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports that one lane is closed and traffic is queuing for four miles. The incident happened around 4.15pm today (Monday). Lane one is currently closed.

Inrix reports: “One lane closed and queueing traffic for four miles due to accident on M6 Northbound between J12 A5 (Gailey) and J13 A449 (Stafford South). Congestion to the Northbound A449 through Gailey and Penkridge as traffic seeks an alternative. Travel time is 15 minutes.”

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