Goods vehicle crash closes M6 northbound in Warwickshire

A serious collision involving a heavy goods vehicle has caused a protracted closure of the M6 motorway in Warwickshire, with significant disruption continuing into Monday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, when the HGV collided with the central reservation and overturned between Junction 1 at Rugby and the M1/A14 Catthorpe Interchange.

All emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers remain on site assisting with traffic management and recovery operations. By Monday morning, the southbound carriageway had reopened, though one lane remains closed to facilitate repairs to the damaged central reservation. The northbound carriageway remains fully closed as recovery and repair work continues.

The overturned lorry has been righted, and its load is being transferred to tipper trucks to enable vehicle recovery. Simultaneously, road surface repairs are underway, with damaged material being planed out in preparation for resurfacing before the northbound side can safely reopen. Officials have stated there is currently no estimated time for the full reopening of the northbound carriageway.