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70-minute delays on M6 following crash

By Livia Gregor 9th Oct 2026

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Local News by Livia Gregor 9th Oct 2026

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Three lanes were shut earlier today (image via SWNS)

All lanes southbound between J15 (Stoke-on-Trent) and J14 (Stafford) have reopened following a crash.

Earlier today (9 October), lanes one, two and three (of four) southbound were closed as a result of the incident.

There are residual delays of 70 minutes and 8 miles of congestion on the approach.

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