M69 closed: Major motorway shut near Coventry after serious crash - emergency services rush to scene
A major motorway near Coventry is closed after a serious crash.
The M69 in Warwickshire is closed northbound between the M6 J2/ A46 near Coventry and J1 (A5 /Nuneaton) due to a serious collision. The crash occurred shortly after 05:30 this morning.
National Highways says: “As a result of the collision, a significant amount of central reservation barrier has been damaged. Warwickshire emergency services are in attendance along with National Highways Traffic Officers who are assisting with traffic management.
“Warwickshire Police will be conducting collision investigations and the closure is expected to remain ongoing for several hours throughout today. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle symbol on road signs
- At the A46/M6 J2, take the M6 southbound.
- Continue along the M6 southbound and exit at J1.
- Take the A426 northbound to the junction with the A5.
- Take the A5 northbound to the M69 J1.