Major motorway closed with 2 mile delays after huge crash

The M6 has been closed southbound at junctions 17 and 16 after a serious crash in Cheshire.

A National Highways spokesperson said: “The M6 in Cheshire is closed southbound between J17 (Sandbach) and J16 (Crewe) due a serious collision.

“Cheshire Police, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Service providers are in attendance.

“On approach to the closure, delays are likely.”

In a further statement, they added: “Trapped traffic is currently being released via lane 4 (of 4).

“There is congestion of approx. 2 miles on approach to the closure.”

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