Watford fans heading to the Old Trafford have been warned of diversions after a crash in the area.

Fans will be on their way to see Watford play Manchester United today at 3pm, but delays on the way to the away game is expected.

The M6 is set to be closed for several hours today after a “serious RTC” just after Stafford services between J14 and J15.

A tweet by the National Highways West Midlands at 5.32am reads: “The M6 is closed northbound between J14 and J15 following a serious collision.

“Due to the nature of the incident, the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.”

Traffic is being diverted onto the A34.

According to Inrix, there is congestion to halfway back to J13 (Stafford South) and some routes through Stafford are getting busy too.