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Six-vehicle crash closes part of the M6 motorway

Shehnaz Khan
BBC News, West Midlands
National Highways Two carriageways of a motorway. Cars and lorries can be seen in the distance on the left side, while the right side is empty. There are houses and trees either side of the motorway that is slightly elevated. National Highways
The M6 southbound between Junctions 3 and 2 was closed on Thursday, National Highways said

Drivers have been warned to expect long delays after a six-vehicle crash closed a section of a motorway in Warwickshire.

National Highways said the M6 southbound, near Henley, remained closed between Junction 3 for Bedworth and Junction 2 near Coventry following a "serious multiple vehicle collision".

Emergency services were called to the crash at about 09:29 GMT on Thursday morning.

Ambulances and paramedics were also in attendance, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said.

Warwickshire Police has advised drivers to find alternative routes.

Diversions were currently in place in the area with delays of 60 minutes and congestion, National Highways added.

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