M6 carriageway in Staffordshire reopens after lorry sheds load

The crash involved a lorry, a van and a car

A crashed lorry closed a stretch of M6 carriageway in Staffordshire after shedding its load of woodchips.

The northbound side of the motorway was shut between junctions 14 and 15 near Stafford shortly after 06:00 BST.

A van and car were also involved in the incident in which the HGV overturned, resulting in two-hour delays, according to travel firm Inrix.

Three of the four lanes reopened by 20:00, but congestion remained, Highways England said.

Debris was strewn across the carriageway

Fuel was also spilled on the surface of the motorway, and a barrier damaged.

The overturned vehicle has since been righted amid work to clear the debris.

Drivers were advised to follow diversion signs via the A34, re-joining the M6 at junction 15.

Some repairs have been carried out, with further work planned this evening when the route is quieter.