Overview

• The collision occurred Sunday morning on the stretch past Keele and Madeley Heath in North Staffordshire.
• Traffic service Inrix warned that all vehicles were being temporarily held on the northbound carriageway.
• The hold was lifted later in the morning, though congestion continued in the area.
• Drivers on the southbound side between junctions 17 and 16 also faced delays linked to the crash.
• Express.co.uk is providing ongoing coverage through a live blog with real-time updates.