Four miles of congestion after multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on M6 near Great Barr

Traffic was backed up for around four miles after a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound M6 on Wednesday evening. 

At around 6.30pm, National Highways reported two out of four lanes on the motorway had been closed between Junction 7 (Great Barr) and Juction 6 (A38M). 

According to the organisation, police were on scene and recovery was being arranged.

A spokesperson for National Highways West Midlands said: “Two (of) four lanes are closed on the M6 southbound between J7 Great Barr and J6 A38M due to a multi vehicle collision. 

“Police are on scene. Recovery is being arranged. There are currently delays of 30 mins and approximately four miles of congestion on approach.”