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M6 closed in both directions at Walsall after lorry crash | M6 closed in both directions at Walsall after lorry crash |
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The M6 has been shut in both directions after a crash between two lorries left their contents strewn across the road. | The M6 has been shut in both directions after a crash between two lorries left their contents strewn across the road. |
The closure of the motorway at junction 10 for Walsall is expected to last for several hours, says Highways England. | The closure of the motorway at junction 10 for Walsall is expected to last for several hours, says Highways England. |
It said it was to allow for the "complex" recovery of the two vehicles and the clearance of their contents. | It said it was to allow for the "complex" recovery of the two vehicles and the clearance of their contents. |
Motorists travelling to the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City FC match were advised to take extra care in planning their route. | |
No-one was injured in the crash. | No-one was injured in the crash. |
The closure had been creating delays of 90 minutes back to junction 10A of the M54 on the southbound, and an hour up to junction eight for the M5 northbound. | |
At 14:30 GMT, one lane on the southbound side was reopened to allow for traffic to pass the scene. | |
After recovering the HGVs, Highways England said it had to treat the diesel spillage before completing barrier repairs. | |
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