A MAJOR motorway has shut down with drivers being urged to seek out a different route.
Police raced to the stretch of road on the M6 to attend a “welfare incident” this afternoon.
The closure has been put in place between junction one and junction two near Rugby, Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Police have confirmed that officers are currently at the scene.
The closure has been put in place on both sides of the road on the M6.
Police have advised motorists to take an alternative route while they work to resolve the “welfare incident.”
A spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance on the M6 near Rugby following a concern for welfare incident.
“A closure is in place between junctions 1 and 2 on both sides – motorists are advised to please take an alternative route.”
