Man dies on M6 in Coventry

A man has died, after an incident on the M6 near Coventry this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.58am to the M6 Southbound between junctions 3 and 2 and sent a paramedic officer and the Critical Care Car from The Air Ambulance Service to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a male patient.

“Sadly, it quickly became clear that, due to his injuries, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

The road, which was shut Southbound between junctions 4a and 2, has now re-opened, but delays have continued.

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