A CRASH between a minibus and van on the M6 is causing severe delays near Birmingham.

Two lanes are closed and there is very slow traffic on the M6 northbound between J8 M5 and J9, Wednesbury, due to the crash.

Travel time is expected to be around 60 minutes.

Congestion continues to J6 A38 Aston Expressway and Spaghetti Junction.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Vehicles were in lanes one and two, leading to tailbacks to J7 M6 and J1 M5.

"An ambulance and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

"Two injured were taken to Walsall Manor Hospital. One other person was discharged at the scene.

"All three injured were passengers in the minibus. Of those conveyed, one had a probable fractured leg.

"The other had an elbow injury. Both were males.

"The minibus had extensive front end damage. The van had rear offside damage.

"No one was injured in the van."