As emergency personnel scramble to clean up the massive diesel spillage that occurred earlier today, February 16, two lanes of the northbound carriageway around Junction 8 (M5 interchange) have been closed due to a diesel tank blocking the motorway and a “substantial spillage,” according to a statement from National Highways. Traffic monitoring website Inrix reported “very slow traffic” on the M6 because of a “shed load.”
The incident took place at 3.44am, with a “co-ordinated effort in place” to address the situation quickly, the statement added. Traffic is being affected during the busy rush hour period, as many look forward to the last working day of the week.
“National Highways is advising road users that lanes on M6 northbound in West Midlands are closed within junction 8 (Ray Hall Triangle/M5 interchange) due to fuel spillage. The M6 northbound within Junction 8 (M5 interchange), lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are closed due to a diesel tank obstructing the carriageway. The incident occurred at 3:44 am and has resulted in a substantial spillage. National Highways teams are diligently working in a coordinated effort to address the situation promptly, with a focus on clearing the spillage and minimising the need for extensive resurfacing.
