Confirmed van, lorry and car involved in M6 crash

It's been confirmed a van, lorry and a car collided on the M6 near Great Barr this morning injuring three people and bringing both carriageways of the motorway to a standstill.

West Midlands Ambulance Service were called out between junctions 7 – 6 southbound at just after 10.30am.

It was reported that an articulated lorry crossed the motorway central reservation and collided with a van and car. East Midlands Ambulance Service found the van driver trapped in his vehicle. He had to be released with the help of the fire service.

The lorry driver was treated for chest pain and taken by ambulance to the City Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

A man travelling as a passenger in the car received minor injuries.