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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 was 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 was to allow for the "complex" recovery of the two vehicles and the clearance of their contents, Highways England said.
It said it was to allow for the "complex" recovery of the two vehicles and the clearance of their contents. The southbound section was partially opened by 14:30 GMT, with the northbound section fully opened at 15:00.
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. The closure had been creating delays of 90 minutes back to junction 10A of the M54 on the southbound carriageway, 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 moving the HGVs, Highways England said it had to treat the diesel spillage before completing barrier repairs.
After recovering the HGVs, Highways England said it had to treat the diesel spillage before completing barrier repairs. After the northbound reopened, two lanes on the southbound side remained closed to allow the work to continue.
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