The M6 northbound was brought to a standstill after a collision near Stoke-on-Trent on Friday.
National Highways reported that there were delays of up to 90 minutes and a 13-mile queue after a crash between J15 Hanchurch Interchange (Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme A500) and J16 Barthomley Interchange (Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Nantwich, Chester A500).
Recovery vehicles were sent to the scene to remove the vehicles involved.
National Highways told drivers at the time: “If this impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional Twitter feed.
“Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
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