All lanes reopen on M6 after crash caused 90 minute delays

Two of four lanes were initially closed after the collision between Junction 10 near Walsall and Junction 10a near Wolverhampton, which happened on Tuesday (November 5) afternoon.

National Highways first alerted drivers to the crash at 4.30pm.

Writing to X, formerly Twitter, it said: "Two of four lanes are closed on the M6 northbound between J10 and J10a near Walsall due to a collision. 

"National Highways Traffic Officers and recovery are on scene."

In a later update just after 6.15pm, it said only one lane remained closed but warned of 90-minute delays and around nine miles of traffic.

National Highways wrote to X: "One of lanes is now closed on the M6 northbound between J10 and J10a near Walsall for ongoing complex vehicle recovery."

All lanes had reopened as of around 6.45pm, though delays of at least 60 minutes and about six miles of traffic remained.

The crash resulted in travel disruption in other areas including Oldbury and Birmingham.

Writing to X just before 5pm, West Midlands Roads said: "Due to the incident on the M6 north between J10 Walsall and J10a, M54, there are lengthy delays from J6 Birmingham and M5 north from J2, Oldbury.

"Expect additional congestion on A34 Perry Barr and around [the] Black Country. Allow extra travel time and check traffic apps."