Motorists are facing severe delays of around two hours this morning following a serious crash on the M6, which has prompted the motorway to be shut.
The M6 in Staffordshire is closed northbound between J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke on Trent) following a serious collision that occurred just after 5am this morning.
Staffordshire Police are leading the response to the collision, with investigation work ongoing to determine the circumstances around the accident.
Traffic officers from National Highways are also on the scene to assist with strategic closures on the approach.
Plans are being made to release the traffic caught within the closure to alleviate the backlog and allow drivers to continue with their journeys.
Following the serious collision, specialist contractors have been called to treat a large fuel spillage.
They will also inspect a near-side barrier that was damaged during the collision, which will further delay motorists.
National Highways has warned of long delays following an accident on the M6
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National Highways has warned that there are delays of up to two hours on the approach to the closure at junction 14.
Traffic maps suggest that normal traffic conditions are expected to return at around 10.15am, although this could be delayed further.
GB News has contacted the emergency services for a comment.
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Drivers are facing delays of around two hours on the approach to J14
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Trapped traffic is being released in lane four, although delays of 120 miles remain, in addition to seven miles of congestion.
National Highways warned: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."
The transport organisation has installed a diversion route for motorists to follow, advising that those travelling from further afield may wish to use the M1 and A50 instead of the M6.
Specialist contractors have been called to the scene to deal with a fuel spillage
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Northbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs
- At the M6 J14, take the exit to the A34 northbound
- Continue along the A34 northbound to its junction with the A500 at Hanford
- Take the exit to the A500 westbound and continue to the M6 J15 roundabout
- Rejoin the M6 northbound at J15