Three lanes closed on M6 northbound following collision near Birmingham

Traffic is building on the approach

Motorists are facing significant delays on the M6 northbound near Birmingham after a collision led to the closure of three of the motorway's four lanes.

The incident occurred between junction 5 for Castle Bromwich and Junction 6 for Spaghetti Junction, with emergency services responding to the scene.

West Midlands Police are currently in attendance, while an ambulance has been dispatched to assist those involved.

Traffic is building on the approach, with drivers experiencing delays of around 20 minutes and congestion stretching for approximately two miles.

Road users are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and seek alternative routes where possible as emergency services continue to deal with the incident.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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