Traffic Alert: M6 hit by long delays following accident

2.30pm Update

All lanes have been reopened and the congestion is starting to ease but it may be another hour before everything is back to normal.

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Drivers using the M6 towards Birmingham have been warned of lengthening delays following a collision and fuel spillage.

The incident is affecting the northbound carriageway between Junction 5 (Castle Bromwich) and 6 (A38 Aston Expressway).

Two lanes are closed and there are currently delays of around 40 minutes, with traffic tailing back to Junction 4a (the connection with the M42). The scene is not expected to clear until around 1pm.

Drivers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey or to consider an alternative route, possibly via the M6 Toll.

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