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M6 Severe Cleared

M6 southbound between J7 and J6 | Southbound | Accident

21 Apr 2026, 09:35 Southbound 60 views

Incident Details

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

M6
Severe
Cleared
09:35, 21 Apr 2026

📜 Incident timeline

· First report

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 45m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 20m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 0m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 40m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 35m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 15m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 55m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 30m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 10m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 45m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 25m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 0m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 35m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 10m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 50m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 25m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 5m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 45m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 25m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 0m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 35m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 15m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 50m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 25m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 0m. Monitoring continues.

· Final update

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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