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M6 Closed After Lorry Overturns
31 May
Summary
- Lorry overturned after crashing into central reservation.
- M6 closed between Rugby and Catthorpe interchange.
- Drivers warned of up to 40-minute delays.
A major incident has led to the closure of the M6 in both directions, following a lorry crash shortly before 17:00 BST on Sunday. The vehicle overturned after impacting the central reservation barrier.
The affected section of the motorway is between junction one, near Rugby in Warwickshire, and the Catthorpe interchange in Leicestershire. National Highways confirmed that all emergency services, including the air ambulance, responded to the scene.
Highways officers are managing traffic and working on releasing vehicles caught within the closure. Drivers are experiencing delays of up to 40 minutes and are advised to plan ahead, consider alternative routes, or postpone their travel if possible.
