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COMPLETED Severe M6

M6 - Incident

🕐 9 Oct, 09:44 ⏱️ 5 mins 👁️ 36 views REF-26225194 🕐 Last verified 9 Oct, 09:50
👁️ 36 viewed today ✓ National Highways verified
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📊 Incident Summary
Status
✓ Completed
Severity
Severe
Road
M6
Category
Accident
Started
9 Oct, 09:44
Duration
5 mins
Road Type
Motorway
Speed Limit
70 mph (variable)
Weather
🌧️ Moderate drizzle
Road Risk (30d)
Very High
More severe than 70% of incidents on M6 this month
📝 Description
The M6 southbound at junction J31...
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⏱️ Timeline & Duration Analysis
First Reported
09:44 GMT
Peak Delay
██:██ GMT
Cleared
██:██ GMT
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🛡️ Incident Data Pack
Ref: NH-UKTU-26225194
GPS: 53.79°N, ████°W
Road: Motorway, 70 mph (variable)
Conditions: Wet
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📈 Historical Pattern — M6
223
30d Total
94
Severe
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1 update captured · 3 affected segments · Cleared

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📊 M6 — 30 Days
Total
223
Severe
94
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