The motorway was closed northbound from Junction 1 to the M6 junction, between West Bromwich and Great Barr. West Midland Police said: "We're investigating after a man's body was found on the M5 under a bridge at around 7am today. "The motorway is closed northbound from Junction 1 to the M6, and delays are expected. A spokesman for Highways England said there are around nine-miles of traffic on the M6, near Stafford, after an over-night roadwork lorry broke down. “ The carriageway is fully closed within J14, with traffic diverting around the closure via the exit and entry slips.

Source: Daily Mirror February 07, 2020 08:28 UTC