A serious crash involving multiple lorries and a car closes the M6 in North Staffordshire, between junctions 15 and 16. The collision is described by outlets as “very serious,” and it involves three lorries and a car. The motorway shut down is causing significant disruption for motorists, with long delays reported.

Emergency services respond to the scene following reports of the incident near Stoke. While the coverage agrees on the location, the scale of the crash, and the resulting closure, the outlets vary mainly in phrasing and live-report emphasis. The Mirror and Daily Express focus on traffic impacts and the severity of the incident, while The Independent reports the closure without adding additional specific details in the provided excerpt.

Overall, the shared facts are that the crash includes three lorries and a car, the M6 is closed between junctions 15 and 16, and emergency services are at the scene as motorists face delays.