Man suffers serious injuries in lorry crash on M6 near Rugby

Collision led to overturned vehicle and temporary road closure

Author: Katy WhitePublished 1st Jun 2026
Last updated 1st Jun 2026

A man has been hospitalised with injuries believed to be life-changing following a lorry crash on the M6.

The accident occurred yesterday afternoon on the northbound side near junction one close to Rugby.

Emergency services responded after a lorry hit the central reservation and overturned, resulting in the temporary closure of the road and a number of cars held for several hours.

The route has since been reopened.

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