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M6 closed in Staffordshire following road traffic collision

By Sarah Garner 1st Jul 2024

CMPG said the driver fell asleep at the wheel (CMPG).
CMPG said the driver fell asleep at the wheel (CMPG).

UPDATE AT 8.50AM: All lanes of the M6 have now reopened.

Two lanes of the M6 northbound between J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke-on-Trent) are currently closed following a road traffic collision.

The collision was first reported at 3.49am today (1 July) and happened between a car and a number of lorries.

A CMPG spokesperson said: "There has been a road traffic collision between a car and a number of lorries.

"The driver stated they fell asleep. They have been reported for driving without due care and attention.

"However they have walked away uninjured and with their life."

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