Drivers are encountering disruption on a major British motorway as a result of a collision leading to traffic standstill. The incident, which occurred on the M6 in north Staffordshire, involved a truck and a car. Live traffic cameras captured an HGV on the roadside with the collision affecting the southbound carriageway near Junction 15.
Motorway cameras revealed vehicles shifting to the outer lane to navigate around the crash site. Witnesses described the accident involving a car and a lorry, causing heavy traffic buildup. Emergency services responded to the scene, treating a man for non-serious injuries and transferring him to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The crash resulted in a man being hospitalized after a lorry struck a bridge on the M6 in North Staffordshire. Authorities are advising drivers to seek alternate routes while efforts are underway to clear the HGV. Delays have been reported on surrounding roads such as the A500 and A34 in Trentham as motorists avoid the congested M6.
The recovery operation is ongoing, with two lanes closed, leading to significant delays of up to 90 minutes. National Highways issued warnings of severe delays on the M6, urging drivers to plan for extra travel time or consider alternative routes. Traffic officers are assisting with managing the situation as efforts to remove the stranded vehicle continue.
Reports indicate heavy traffic congestion following a car and lorry collision on the M6. Emergency services are present at the scene, with two lanes closed, causing severe delays. Inrix confirmed that all traffic has been halted due to the accident, resulting in queues forming on the A500 towards the M6.