Drivers are facing long delays on a major motorway in the West Midlands this morning following a serious collision.
The M69 in Warwickshire is closed northbound between the M6 J2/A46 near Coventry and J1 (A5/Nuneaton).
National Highways is reporting that long delays on the M69 remain following the serious collision just after 5.30am this morning.
The collision has caused a “significant amount” of damage to the central reservation barrier, prompting emergency repairs.
Emergency services from Warwickshire are in attendance, alongside National Highways traffic officers, who are helping to manage the situation.
Warwickshire Police will continue to conduct investigations into the causes and impacts of the collision.
National Highways reported that the closure is “expected to remain ongoing for several hours throughout today”.
A Warwickshire Police spokesperson told GB News: “We are sad to announce that there has been a fatal collision on the M69 near Ansty this morning (9 February).
Drivers are facing long delays on the M69 this morning
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“We were called soon after 5.30am to a report that the driver of a grey Hyundai I800 had collided with the central reservation between Junctions 2 and 1 Northbound.
“The driver, a man in his 60s, was declared deceased at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
“If you witnessed the collision, you can contact us through our web reporting tool citing Log 41 of 9 February.”
The latest traffic information from National Highways stated that the event is not expected to clear until around 1pm.
Road chaos is also being seen on adjoining roads to the M69
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Normal traffic conditions are also set to return to normal levels at that time, although this could be extended as investigations continue.
In addition to the closure on the M69, drivers are also dealing with long rush hour delays on the A46 northbound, the M6 southbound and major roads in and around Coventry.
National Highways has outlined a diversion route for motorists near the M69 this morning to reduce traffic levels.
It warned: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
The M69 northbound remains closed between J2 and J1
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Road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle symbol on road signs
- At the A46/M6 J2, take the M6 southbound
- Continue along the M6 southbound and exit at J1
- Take the A426 northbound to the junction with the A5
- Take the A5 northbound to the M69 J1
