A38M: ‘Serious RTC’ closes main route to Birmingham south of M6

Police first announced the closure of the A38M between the M6 ​​at junction 6 and Lancaster Circus at around 4.30am on Sunday.

In a post on X, officers from the Central Highways Policing Group said: “The A38M Aston Motorway is currently closed both on and off the M6 ​​due to a serious RTC. Please use alternate routes. The road is likely to be closed for several hours. .”

National Highways has also confirmed road closures in both directions from the south of Spaghetti Junction to Dartmouth Circus.

A West Midlands Police spokesman added: “The A38 in and out of the city remains closed due to a serious collision.

“The closure is likely to remain in place for most of the morning. Please find an alternate route. Thank you for your patience.”