Overview

• A collision involving multiple vehicles and an overturned car occurred on the M6 northbound between Junctions 7 and 8 around 8 AM on May 20, 2025.
• Emergency services, including two ambulances, responded to the scene, treating two drivers with non-serious injuries who were taken to Walsall Manor Hospital.
• Initially, only lanes 1 and 2 were reopened, with lanes 3 and 4 remaining closed for emergency work and recovery operations.
• As of 9:41 AM, lanes 1, 2, and 3 have reopened, while lane 4 remains closed for final clear-up efforts, reducing delays to approximately 60 minutes.
• The crash caused five miles of congestion, with delays peaking at 90 minutes earlier in the morning before gradual improvements.