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THE EARLIER COLLISION SPARKED LANE CLOSURES HOWEVER THE MOTORWAY HAS SINCE REOPENED WITH TRAFFIC BACKED UP 09:33, 05 Mar 2025 Motorists have suffered delays on the M6 this morning following

a collision involving a coach. The crash took place on the southbound carriageway between J9, Walsall, and J8, for the M5. National Highways posted on X at 2.54am this morning (March 5) that

the crash had taken place. READ MORE:MIDLANDS CHEAPEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO BUY PETROL GET BREAKING NEWS ON BIRMINGHAMLIVE WHATSAPP, CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN The carriageway was

initially closed and lane closures followed, sparking delays of up to 45 minutes for motorists. Article continues below However the motorway has since reopened. National Highways said in its

first message: "The M6 southbound between J9 Walsall & J8 M5 WestBromwich is closed following a collision involving a coach. "Delays of up to 30 minutes on approach to the

closure at J9." In its final update posted at 6.02am, National Highways said: "Recovery is complete and all lanes are now open on the M6 southbound between J9 Walsall & J8 M5

WestBromwich following the earlier collision. "Delays of 45 minutes and approx 3 miles congestion remain on approach." Article continues below Meanwhile, camera footage from the M6

this morning showed congestion on the M6 southbound at J9. Google live traffic data also shows congestion on the motorway this morning, with areas of traffic shaded in red.