Emergency services swarm M6 as air ambulance attends major vehicle collision near Coventry
A major stretch of the M6 was closed following a serious multi-vehicle crash near Coventry.
A devastating multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of the M6 near Coventry, bringing traffic to a standstill. As ambulance helicopters swarmed overhead and an enormous 999 response unfolded on the ground, motorists were bracing for long delays.
The main artery through Warwickshire was sealed off from Junction 3 to Junction 2, with police at the forefront but supported by a heavy presence from "all emergency services", according to National Highways officials.
Rerouted traffic is weaving its way around the scene as highway heads give notice of delay warnings to drivers.
A National Highways spokesperson said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."
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There are still delays on the M6
Inrix said in its most recent update at 12:33pm: "M6 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry and an overturned car involved between J3 A444 Bedworth Bypass."
Traffic map shows extent for the delays
Expect delays on the M6 due to the crash.
Overturned car pictured on the M6
An overturned car pictured near junction 3 on the M6.
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Southbound blocked to allow air ambulance to land
The latest information from National Highways below.
#M6 northbound carriageway has been released and is fully open
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It remains closed southbound between J3 #Bedworth and J2 #Coventry due to the earlier collision
More information and diversion route here: https://t.co/W7gyZWubjN pic.twitter.com/34BCOHOAIM
Diversion route information for drivers on the M6
Drivers have been told to follow the following advice:
- Exit at J3 and take the fourth exit from the roundabout on to the A444 towards Coventry.
- Head south to the roundabout with the A428 Binley Road.
- Keep left on approach to the roundabout to take the dedicated lane to the eastbound A428 Binley Road. Follow the A428 Binley Road eastbound to the junction with the A46.
- At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A46 Coventry Eastern Bypass.
- Head north on the A46 and keep left (to avoid joining the M69) to reach J2 of the M6.
- At the junction roundabout take the fourth exit to re-join the M6 southbound.
Police warn: 'Please avoid the area'
Warwickshire Police have told people to avoid the area where the crash occurred on the M6 this morning.
In a statement posted on X, they said: "Emergency services are currently responding to a collision on the #M6 between junctions 2 and 3 – the road is closed between junctions 2 and 3 northbound, and 3 and 2 southbound. Please avoid the area and take an alternative route."
