The M6 northbound is closed at junction 20 in Warrington following a collision, with emergency services at the scene and growing congestion on the approach.
Emergency Services Responding
National Highways, the body that runs England's motorways, said the closure took effect on Tuesday morning. In a statement released at 5:40am, it said: "The M6 northbound is closed at J20 Warrington due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene."
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads. National Highways reported delays of 20 minutes and 3 miles of congestion on the approach.
Impact on Surrounding Routes
Images from CCTV cameras show long tailbacks in the area. Junction 20 of the M6 links the motorway to the M56, which runs to north Wales, Runcorn, and Ellesmere Port in the west, and Manchester Airport in the east.
This is a live news event, and updates may follow as the situation develops.
