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LIVE M6 updates as stretch of motorway SHUT amid 'very serious incident'

The northbound side of the road, towards Manchester, has been fully closed off

• Updated 09:35, 9 APR 2024

A stretch of the M6 motorway is fully shut this morning amid a 'very serious incident'.

The road is fully closed off on the northbound side between junction 21 near Warrington and junction 21A for the M62 Croft Interchange. Emergency services are on the scene with accident investigation work being carried out.

The motorway was first closed at around 1.20am. Traffic caught up in the closure was released in the early hours, with a diversion route now in place and long delays building.

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National Highways said in a post on X earlier: "Road remains closed for a police investigation following a very serious incident."

A post on the website said: "The M6 in Cheshire is closed northbound between J21 Woolston Interchange (Warrington, Irlam A57) and J21a Croft Interchange (Liverpool, Southport M62 (M57); Manchester, Bolton, Leeds M62). This is following a serious incident within the Croft Interchange.

"North West Motorway Police Group and North West Ambulance Service are on scene. National Highways have Traffic Officers in attendance also, to assist with traffic management."

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• Motorway now fully reopened 09:33
• One lane now shut though long delays remain 08:30

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Motorway now fully reopened

All lanes have reopened on the M6 northbound.

All lanes reopened

All lanes have now been reopened on the M6 northbound.

Traffic remains slow on the northbound side.

One lane now shut though long delays remain

Three lanes have now been reopened.

One lane (lane four of four) remains shut.

Long delays remain up to the previous full closure.

Long queues remain on the northbound side

Traffic is still queuing up to the closure at junction 21.

Delays on both sides of the motorway

There are long delays up to the closure on the northbound side of the M6.

There are also delays on the opposite side of the carriageway as onlookers slow to look at the incident.

Huge queues up to the closure

Motorway cameras show long queues building up to the closure near junction 21A.

Officers 'working hard to get carriageway reopened'

Police remain on the scene on the M6.

Full diversion route

Diversion Route - follow route marked with a solid square symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M6 at J21
• At the roundabout at the end of the slip road take the second exit on to the B5210 Woolston Grange Avenue
• Follow the B5210 Woolston Grange Avenue over the next four roundabouts
• At the fifth roundabout (Olympic Park) with the A574 take the third exit on to the A574 Birchwood Way (signed towards M62 Leigh, Birchwood, A574)
• Follow the A574 Birchwood Way to the M62 J11 Birchwood Interchange
• From the Birchwood Interchange (J11 M62) roundabout take the first exit on to the M62 westbound (towards Liverpool)
• Follow the M62 westbound to J10 and keep left to access the link road to the M6 and once on the link keep right to re-join the M6 northbound

The road is shut on the northbound side towards the M62 for Manchester

The M6 is shut between J21 and J21A.

Statement from National Highways

A post on the National Highways website says:

"The M6 in Cheshire is closed northbound between J21 Woolston Interchange (Warrington, Irlam A57) and J21a Croft Interchange (Liverpool, Southport M62 (M57); Manchester, Bolton, Leeds M62). "This is following a serious incident within the Croft Interchange. "North West Motorway Police Group and North West Ambulance Service are on scene. National Highways have Traffic Officers in attendance also, to assist with traffic management."

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M6 closure live after serious lorry crash as police warn 'likely to be shut for several hours'

Traffic has been stopped on the motorway following a serious incident with police at the scene

• Updated 01:24, 31 MAY 2024

A section of the M6 southbound has been closed tonight after a serious crash between a lorry and a car. It is believed one person has sustained serious injuries.

The motorway is closed at junction 4 for Coleshill to J3A. The J4 slip road is also closed and the link road from the M42 northbound at J7A onto the M6 souhtbound has also been closed.

Emergency services including Warwickshire Police officers are at the scene. Officers warned the carriageway is likely to be shut for several hours. The force has urged drivers to avoid the area and follow any diversions.

This is a breaking news incident and we will be providing updates below as more information becomes available.

• M6 Southbound reopened 23:09
• M6 entry slip road reopens 19:55
• Diversion Details 19:21
• 'Shut for several hours' 18:35

National Highways West Midlands issues update

Shortly after 1am, National Highways West Midlands issued a further update which reads: "Following the earlier incident, the #M6 southbound has now reopened."

"The link road from #M42 J7A north to the #M6 J4 south has also reopened. There are no delays on approach and traffic is flowing freely."

M6 Southbound reopened

According to the latest update from traffic monitor Inrix, the M6 Southbound has now officially re-opened at J4 M42 J7 (Coleshill), following an earlier incident involving a car and lorry.

Despite what signs in the area may show, the road is open and passable.

M6 Southbound remains closed

According to the latest update from traffic monitor Inrix, the M6 Southbound remains closed between J4 and J3A due to an accident involving a lorry and a car at J4 M42 J7 (Coleshill).

The entry slip road was closed earlier but has since reopened, however a diversion is currently in place via the exit and entry slip roads.

Emergency services still on scene

The southbound motorway remains closed tonight between J4 and J3A.

The slip road has reopened and traffic is being diverted up and over the roundabout via the exit and entry slip roads.

The M42 J7A link road to the M6 south also remains closed. Emergency services continue to work at scene.

M6 entry slip road reopens

The M6 entry slip road at J4 has been reopened. This is now an up and over closure within J4.

Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at J4.

Serious injuries

One person has been seriously injured in the collision, according to reports from National Highways.

Emergency services remain at the scene tonight. The update from National Highways adds: "Due to the nature of the incident there is currently no estimated time for reopening."

Motorway expected to remain closed for hours

Highways England are now not expecting the motorway to be clear until after 10pm.

A message says the incident is expected to clear between 10.15pm and 10.30pm, but that could be pushed back further as the situation develops.

Diversion Details

The M6 is closed southbound between J4 and J3a at Coleshill Interchange due to the collision involving a lorry and a car.

The M6 J4 southbound entry slip road is also closed, along with the M42 north to M6 south link at J7A.

Drivers are being asked to follow the hollow square diversion symbol and take the following routes:

• Exit the M6 at J4 onto the A446 southbound towards Stonebridge.
• Take the A45 headed eastbound towards Coventry and follow for approx. 12 miles.
• Take the A46 headed northbound to re-join the M6 at J2.

Traffic being released

Traffic caught within the closure is currently passing the scene in lane 3 only.

There are delays of around 45 minutes in the area according to Highways England.

Live traffic map shows queues

The motorway remains closed southbound at J4. A live traffic map of the road shows traffic not moving on the motorway almost back to junction 5.

The black colour represents traffic that is not moving, and the red colour where heavy queues are.

Highways England on when motorway could reopen

Highways England say they are currently expecting the motorway to be cleared and normal traffic conditions to resume between 9pm and 9.15pm tonight.

But this could change as the situation develops.

'Shut for several hours'

Police have warned it could be several hours before the motorway reopens.

Warwickshire Police said: "The M6 southbound is closed at junction 4 (Coleshill) while we respond to a serious collision between a lorry and car.

"It's not possible to access the road from the roundabout and it's likely to be shut for several hours so avoid the area if possible and follow any diversions."

Slip road closed

Drivers can also not access the motorway from the J4 southbound entry slip road via the A446 roundabout, which has also been closed by the incident.

Police and ambulance services are on the scene.

M6 closed southbound

Traffic has been stopped on the M6 southbound at J4 for Coleshill after a serious crash.

Police said a lorry and a car had been in collision. Traffic has been stopped by police and emergency services are at the scene.

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Recap: Huge M6 delays as five-lorry smash leaves trucker in Royal Stoke

The collision has taken place on the northbound carriageway

• Updated 05:19, 5 JUN 2024

Highways officials have been forced to shut off a number of lanes on the M6 following a crash involving 'multiple lorries'. The collision has occurred on the northbound carriageway between Junction 18 and 19.

It has resulted in three lanes being shut off. An update issued by National Highways states: "Three lanes (of four) lanes are closed on the M6 north between J18 and J19 in Cheshire.

"This is due to a collision involving multiple lorries. Delays and congestion for this incident will increase quickly so plan your journey around this if you can."

Meanwhile traffic monitoring system Inrix is reporting five trucks have involved in the pile-up.

Subsequent updates will appear in our dedicated blog below.

• Casualty sustains 'serious injuries' in collision as motorists told 'avoid the area' 07:49

All lanes back open

Just before 1.40am National Highways confirmed that the emergency resurfacing works were completed.

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14 miles of congestion

There are delays of up to two hours on the M6 northbound in Cheshire, due to an incident between J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Tabley). Lanes 1, 2 and 3 (of 4) remain closed following an earlier collision which resulted in a large spillage across the carriageway. Traffic is passing the scene via lane four only.

Recovery is now complete. However due to damage sustained to the road surface following the collision, emergency resurfacing works are now underway. National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management.

There is approximately 14 miles of congestion on approach to the incident.

Delays of two hours

Severe delays of up to TWO hours remain on the approach.

120-minute delays

National Highways warns there are delays of 120 minutes on the stretch.

Traffic released

Due to damage sustained to the road following the earlier collision, resurfacing works are now underway on the M6 north J18 to J19. Traffic has been held periodically to assist contractors, this has been released with lane four open past the scene.

Emergency resurfacing works underway

Cheshire Police have confirmed that emergency resurfacing works are now underway on the M6 northbound at J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Tabley).

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National Highways has this afternoon set out just how the repairs will be carried out - which will see one lane staying open while the others are fixed.

A spokesman said: "National Highways is carrying out emergency resurfacing following a collision involving five lorries. The collision resulted in a shed load and oil and diesel fuel damage across three lanes – leaving only lane four open to drivers past the scene.

"While the lorries have now been removed from the area there is damage of some kind – caused by gouging, hydraulic oil or diesel fuel – in lanes one, two and three of the northbound carriageway and it’s not possible to safely run any traffic over these lanes without repairs and resurfacing.

"Lanes one and two will be resurfaced this afternoon and lane four will remain open to traffic. Once this has been completed, lane one will re-open and lane three will be resurfaced with the adjoining lanes closed for safety reasons due to the size of the heavy plant required for the work."

Full story here.

'Avoid the M6 northbound'

National Highways are urging motorists to avoid the northbound stretch of the motorway as efforts continue. Highways officials are tabout to complete the removal of the five lorries involved.

It is then understood a full inspection of the three affected lanes will be carried out to see just what repairs need to be carried out. Motorists are ultimately being told to stay away while these efforts continue.

A spokesman said: "Traffic is currently passing the scene of the incident in lane four but there is heavy congestion in the area and drivers are being advised to avoid this section of the northbound M6 by delaying journeys or taking alternative routes.

"National Highways is at the scene working to recover the five HGVs and a shed load and to clean the carriageway - with diesel fuel and hydraulic and engine oil spilled across the lanes. The carriageway will also need to be inspected for damage and potentially repaired before it can be fully re-opened. Lanes are likely to remain closed throughout the morning while this work takes place."

Three hours of delays

Queues are now back to Junction 16 with National Highways warning motorists of three hours of delays. Three lanes remain shut as 'complex recovery and clear-up works' continue at the scene.

'Delays in excess of two hours'

3 lanes (of 4) remain closed on the #M6 northbound between J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Tabley) for complex recovery and clear up works following the earlier collision. We're reporting delays on approach of at least 3 hours; consider alternate routes. https://t.co/oszhkj4m66 pic.twitter.com/HZfwAgpesg — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) June 4, 2024

Photos from the scene

Police have released images of the scene - showing the extent of damage caused.

12 miles of congestion and 90 minute delays

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "There are delays of up to 90 minutes on the M6 northbound in Cheshire, due to an incident between Junction 18 (Holmes Chapel) and Junction 19 (Tabley).

"Lanes one, two and three (of four) are currently closed following a collision involving two lorries occurred, which subsequently resulted in a large spillage across the road.

"Traffic is passing the scene via lane 4 only. Recovery is ongoing, whilst specialist clean-up crew are also en route to the scene.

"National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance assisting with traffic management. There is approx. 12 miles of congestion on approach to the incident.

"If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

Entry slip road shut

Motorway cops have said they have shut off the entry slip-road at Junction 18 'due to drivers reversing back onto the roundabout'.

A spokesperson said: "We still have one lane running past the scene but there are delays - find an alternative route if possible."

Other issues across the M6 this morning

There are following issues on the motorway this morning:

• Two lanes shut on the northbound carriageway between Junction 10 and 11;
• Queues on the southbound from Junction 11 to Junction 10.

In addition there are delays on the southbound around the scene of this morning's crash involving the five lorries.

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Casualty sustains 'serious injuries' in collision as motorists told 'avoid the area'

A casualty has been taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital following this morning's crash on the M6. Cheshire Police has confirmed officers were called to the scene at 4am to reports of a smash involving four trucks and a tanker.

The patient is believed to have suffered 'serious injuries' which are not currently considered to be life-threatening.

Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said: "I appreciate the disruption that this incident is likely to cause, and I want to reassure motorists that we are working hard to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

“However, due to the scale of the collision, we are expecting the closure is expected to remain in place for several hours. Local diversion are in place, but we are urging motorists to avoid the area and delay their journeys if possible.”

Everything we know so far

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, North West Motorway Police and Cheshire Police's roads and crime unit have all been called to the smash.

It comes as National Highways has brought in contractors to clear up the spillages while recovery wagons are hauling off the lorries involved.

There are three lanes shut off - and six miles of delays.

Our full story here.

Trucks being recovered

National Highways has confirmed that recovery is now underway for the lorries involved in this morning's smash.

However three lanes remain closed and there are six miles of congestion in the area. A live map from National Highways currently shows queues spiralling all the way back to Junction 17.

Latest from motorway cops at the scene

Just to update motorists, there is still a lane 1, 2 and 3 closure J18 to 19 M6 Northbound due to a collision. There is one lane open past the scene but there are approximately 6km of tailbacks at this time, which are likely to increase as we approach rush hour. pic.twitter.com/fbo9v3IIh9 — North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) June 4, 2024

Latest from National Highways

National Highways has confirmed that three lanes remain closed as recovery has been called in for the trucks involved in this morning's pile-up.

Meanwhile Cheshire Police's roads and crime unit are leading the operation. Meanwhile contractors have been brought in to deal with 'a number of spillages'.

There are currently 20 minutes of delays and four miles of congestion.

Motorway cops at the scene

We are currently dealing with a collision on M6 Northbound J18 to 19, just prior to Knutsford Services. Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are currently closed with just one lane passing the scene. This will cause significant delays. pic.twitter.com/NZulcTwgN8 — North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) June 4, 2024

'Disrupted expected'

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed the collision has involved five trucks. A spokesperson said: "Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision involving five heavy goods vehicles on lanes one to three of the northbound carriageway of the M6 between Junction 18 and Junction 19.

"Nobody is trapped however there are lane closures in place and disruption is expected in the area."

Scene on the M6 this morning

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Man 'seriously injured' in crash involving five lorries on M6 Northbound in Cheshire

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• Tuesday 4 June 2024 at 2:51pm

A man has been seriously injured and a section of motorway was closed after an accident involving five lorries.

Cheshire Police say the man was taken to hospital following the incident on the M6 Northbound, at around 4am on Tuesday, 4 June.

Emergency services remain at the scene of the crash between junction 18 and junction 19.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the collision has involved five heavy goods vehicles on lanes one to three, of the northbound carriageway.

All vehicles have now been recovered and, police say, the incident has now been passed to National Highways.

Three of the four lanes remain closed and are due to be resurfaced - the lane closures are expected to remain in place throughout rush hour and into the evening. The entry slip road onto Junction 18 is also closed.

There are delays of up to two hours on approach.

National Highways said: " While the lorries have now been removed from the area there is damage of some kind – caused by gouging, hydraulic oil or diesel fuel – in lanes one, two and three of the northbound carriageway and it’s not possible to safely run any traffic over these lanes without repairs and resurfacing."

Cheshire Police's Superintendent Gareth Wrigley said: "I appreciate the disruption that this incident is likely to cause, and I want to reassure motorists that we are working hard to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

"However, due to the scale of the collision, we are expecting the closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.

"Local diversion are in place, but we are urging motorists to avoid the area and delay their journeys if possible."

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