A stretch of the M6 is closed after a lorry overturned, spilling oil on the carriageway in Staffordshire.
The serious crash happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions J14 Stafford and J15 Stoke-on-Trent at about 10.30pm.
Motorists were briefly trapped in the road closure while all emergency services responded before being released.
The motorway has remained closed for nearly 12 hours after the HGV spilt oil, causing severe traffic delays in the area on approach.
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The lorry driver escaped the collision uninjured, and no other vehicles were involved, the police confirmed.
However, the road is likely to remain closed most of the morning for resurfacing works.
National Highways said this morning: ‘The M6 remains closed northbound between J14 (Stafford) and J15 (StokeOnTrent) due to a collision involving an overturned lorry & spillage. Recovery of the lorry is now ongoing. The road is expected to remain closed throughout the morning. 2 lanes (of 4) still closed south.’
Staffordshire Police said: ‘Single vehicle RTC. HGV has collided with nearside and central barriers resulting in the HGV turning over spilling diesel all over the carriageway. Luckily no injuries report. Road likely to be closed most of the morning for resurfacing and repairs.’
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