Traffic Alert: Twin accidents cause disruption to M6 southbound

2pm Update

All incidents have been cleared and the motorway is currently operating without delays.

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THE M6 through the West Midlands is facing severe disruption because of twin accidents in Birmingham and Coventry.

The hard shoulder and inside lane on the southbound section between Junction 5 (Castle Bromwich) and 4a, the exit for the M42 are currently closed and Highways England has said the situation is not expected to clear until around 1pm.

Queues are currently back to Junction 6 (Spaghetti/Aston Expressway) and drivers have been warned of delays in the area.

Further south, the motorway is blocked and there is stationary traffic southbound between Junction 2 (the M69/Ansty Park) and Junction 1 (Rugby) because of an accident.

Drivers are again being warned of delays.