Thursday 22nd December 2016 – 9.50am – Murray MacGregor.
A crash that has led to the closure of one of the busiest sections of the M6 motorway thankfully resulted in no injuries.
The crash between a lorry and a car happened shortly after 6.30am this morning between junctiion s 7 and 8 on the northbound carriageway.
A single ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The crash left the car at right angles to the carriageway against the lorry.
“There was a 27 year old woman and her three year old son in the car. Both were given a thorough assessment; whilst they were shaken, they had not been injured and were discharged after being given advice.
“The motorway remains closed due to a diesel spillage. You are advised to follow updates from Highways England on twitter @HighwaysWMIDS and Central Motorway Police Group @cmpg for details of the closure.
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