M6 closed after air ambulance called to the scene after crash in Staffordshire, when is it expected to clear?

Following a collision on the M6 in Staffordshire, emergency services including Staffordshire Police are in attendance. The M6 in Staffordshire has been closed between J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke on Trent).

Motorists who are seeking a diversion route have been advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs. At M6 Junction 14, motorists should take the exit to A34 northbound and then continue along A34 northbound to its junction with A500 at Hanford. They should then take the exit to A500 westbound and continue to M6 junction 15.

The X account for the National Highways: West Midlands took to X two hours ago and wrote: “The #M6 in #Staffordshire northbound is closed between J14 #Stafford and J15 #Stoke due to a traffic collision.

“@WMPolice & @WestMIDSFIRE are on scene dealing.

“There are currently no delays on the approach.

“Updates to follow.”

They have given a further update eight minutes ago and said: The #M6 in #Staffordshire remains closed northbound between J14 #Stafford and J15 #StokeOnTrent due to a traffic collision.

“Crews are working to release any trapped traffic.

“There are currently 30 minute delays on the approach.”

In response, one motorist wrote: “I’m absolutely fine sitting in the sunshine as not in any rush at all but you may want to consider the no delays part of that tweet!!!

An hour ago, a passenger wrote: “Update for vehicles caught in the closure?” National Highways: West Midlands replied: “Hi thanks for your post. I can confirm that crews are en route to start releasing trapped traffic, within the closure.

“This may take some time, but clearing the vehicles caught in the closure is a priority and we’re working to resolve it as quickly as possible.”

According to reports, the incident is expected to clear between 1.45pm and 2pm, but this could be extended.