The M6 was closed again on Friday evening following a serious crash near Stoke-on-Trent.

Emergency services were at the scene on the M6 northbound between junction 15 for Stoke-on-Trent and junction 16 for Crewe.

The new closure came after the southbound carriageway was closed on Thursday night until 3pm today (Friday) following a fatal collision involving a car and a HGV.

Friday evening's closure on the M6 northbound between junction 15 and 16 began shortly after 8pm until 11:25pm.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The M6 in Staffordshire is closed northbound between J15 (Stoke-on-Trent) and J16 (Crewe) following a serious collision.

"All emergency services including Staffordshire Police are in attendance.

"National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management."

Staffordshire Police said: "We are at the scene of a serious collision on the M6 and the northbound side is closed between junctions 15 and 16 (Stoke-on-Trent)."

Stoke Nub News has approached Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service for statements.

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