A stretch of the M6 is closed after a lorry overturned, spilling oil on the carriageway in Staffordshire.
The intense crash occurred on the northbound carriageway between junctions J14 Stafford and J15 Stoke-on-Trent at about 10.30pm.
The HGV hit and broken a concrete central reservation barrier and brought on ‘vital spillage of diesel throughout each carriageways,’ Nationwide Highways mentioned.
Motorists had been briefly trapped within the street closure whereas all emergency companies responded earlier than being launched.
The motorway has remained closed for almost 12 hours after the HGV spilt oil, inflicting extreme site visitors delays within the space on strategy.
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The lorry driver escaped the collision unhurt, and no different automobiles had been concerned, the police confirmed.
Nonetheless, the street is more likely to stay closed a lot of the morning for the resurfacing works.
Diversions have been put in place, however the motorway closure is inflicting lengthy queues, with congestion stretching again to J13.
Nationwide Highways mentioned this morning: ‘The M6 stays closed northbound between J14 (Stafford) and J15 (StokeOnTrent) resulting from a collision involving an overturned lorry & spillage. Restoration of the lorry is now ongoing. The street is predicted to stay closed all through the morning. 2 lanes (of 4) nonetheless closed south.’
Staffordshire Police mentioned: ‘Single automobile RTC. HGV has collided with nearside and central boundaries ensuing within the HGV turning over spilling diesel all around the carriageway. Fortunately no accidents report. Highway more likely to be closed a lot of the morning for resurfacing and repairs.’
It comes after a critical crash on the M6 on Tuesday close to J11.
A motorist was caught after driving the flawed method on the northbound carriageway and crashing with a lorry.
The police mentioned the driving force blew 110 at custody when breathalysed 4 hours after the crash, whereas the authorized restrict for drink is 35.
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