Live M6 updates as motorway shut and ‘all emergency services’ scrambled to crash

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the M6 - which has left the motorway shut. National Highways has confirmed 'a lorry has left the carriageway' on the southbound stretch through Staffordshire. And the incident has resulted in a closure being put in place between Junction 14 and 13.

Meanwhile 'all emergency services' have been scrambled to the collision. This morning and a diversion has been put in place with motorists warned of delays in the area. 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[1] are attending the scene.

National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management."

Further updates will appear in our dedicated blog below.

References

1. ^ Staffordshire Police (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)