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🕐 Last verified 15 Apr, 17:30

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM6
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedWed 15 Apr, 17:30
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌧️ Moderate drizzle
ReferenceREF-25716133
Views132

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What National Highways say

M6 J14 northbound access | Northbound | Accident

Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Is the M6 closed?

Yes, for this crash. National Highways had the M6 northbound at J14 closed at 17:47 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026. See the M6 right now.

What happened on the M6 on 15 Apr 2026?

Crash on the M6 northbound at J14 in Northbound, reported at 17:30 UK time on Wed 15 Apr. Road closed. Still live.

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