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Crash and Flooding Shut M66 Southbound After String of UK Motorway Collisions

The M6 in Warwickshire has reopened after an overnight closure, with work continuing on the flood‑hit M66.

Overview

  • National Highways says the M66 southbound between the A56/A676 and J1 remains closed following a multi-vehicle collision and flooding, with significant central barrier damage reported.
  • Traffic officers are clearing flood water on the M66 before barrier repairs can begin, and the northbound carriageway has been released.
  • The M6 northbound between J1 (Rugby) and J2 (Coventry/M69) reopened this morning after a serious collision shut the route overnight and prompted diversions.
  • On Monday a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 between J4 and J4a left a motorcyclist with potentially serious injuries and caused long delays before all lanes later reopened.
  • Heavy rain linked to Storm Bram contributed to flooding and poor visibility across the network, as emergency services and National Highways managed diversions, recovery operations and residual congestion.