A section of a key motorway in the UK has been shut following a ' serious collision ' this evening.

The M6 has been closed northbound between Junction 1 for Rugby and Junction 2 for Coventry and the M69. The National Highways confirmed: "The M6 in Warwickshire is closed northbound between J1 (Rugby) and J2 (Coventry/M69) due to a serious collision.

"Emergency services including Warwickshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to remain closed for several hours."

23:01 Steven White

Investigation underway following collision

A log from West Midlands Regional Operations Centre's earlier confirmed that the M6 motorway would be closed for 'several hour

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