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🕐 Last verified 5 Jun, 12:59

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM6
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Crash
ReportedFri 5 Jun, 12:59
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-26039228
Views132

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What National Highways say

M6 northbound between J30 and J31 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J29 and J31 . Lane Closures : Lane four is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 5 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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Is the M6 closed?

Not fully. There were lane closures on the M6 northbound J30 to J31 at 17:47 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026. See the M6 right now.

What happened on the M6 on 5 Jun 2026?

Crash on the M6 northbound J30 to J31 in Northbound, reported at 12:59 UK time on Fri 5 Jun. Lane closures. Still live.

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