Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M6 northbound between junctions 18 and 19, near Knutsford services. National Highways stopped traffic around 12.15pm, with one of four lanes later reopened, but delays have worsened significantly.
As of 1.40pm, there were severe delays of up to 90 minutes, with congestion stretching for approximately 10 miles. Traffic England reported delays of up to two hours behind the incident. A broken-down vehicle northbound near junction 18 and another southbound between junctions 16 and 17 are adding to the disruption.
North West Ambulance Service confirmed one person was taken to hospital with non-serious injuries. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service stated a HGV lorry involved was empty and carried no hazardous materials. Cheshire Constabulary assisted with stopping traffic.
National Highways advised motorists to allow extra journey time, re-route, or delay travel. The closure follows a caravan fire on the same stretch last Wednesday that caused 50-minute delays and 8 miles of congestion.
