M6 closed after ‘serious’ crash involving three lorries and car with 30-minute delays and 3 miles of congestion

A MAJOR UK motorway has closed after a “serious” crash involving three lorries and a car. The smash on the M6 in North Staffordshire this morning saw the motorway closed off in both directions between junctions 15 and 16. National Highways has confirmed the smash occurred at around 4.10am this morning on the northbound stretch. Motorists are also being warned the northbound stretch could stay closed for hours. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Three-mile tailbacks have been reported on the M6 as commuters heading to work during rush hour face travel misery. Delays of up to 30 minutes are also to be expected, said National Highways. According to National Highways the “northbound closure is likely to remain into this afternoon”. Meanwhile, the southbound carriageway has been shut to help emergency services access the scene of the smash. It has left drivers bumper-to-bumper as they head on diversion routes. Pictures show huge delays around junction 15 as rush-hour chaos commences. Most read in The Sun A full investigation, recovery and clean-up are required in the area before reopening, National Highways added. Drivers have been warned to plan ahead with their journeys today. Motorists have also been urged to find alternative routes if possible.