M6 Southbound Closure: Heavy Delays in Birmingham

0:00On March 17th, a crash has shut down the hard shoulder on the M6 Southbound and Birmingham between Junction 6 for Birmingham and Junction 5 for Birmingham and Sudden Coal Field. Traffic cameras from live UK motorway cameras show the closure will likely last until around 2.45 pm, backing up vehicles in the area. Drivers are reporting heavy delays as emergency crews work the scene, with police, ambulances and fire services all responding to the road traffic. Live in, officials from West Midlands Police, ambulance service and fire service have yet to release more details on injuries or the cause. Keep an eye on live updates if you're heading that way and plan for extra travel time through the afternoon.