The M6 southbound in Greater Manchester was closed this morning after a serious multi-vehicle crash, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing delays of 60 minutes on approach.
National Highways reported the closure between J27 in Wigan and J26 on the M58 junction. The incident occurred at approximately 8.50am on Wednesday, with five miles of congestion building up behind the scene.
Delays and Congestion
At around 8.50am, National Highways said there were current delays of 60 minutes on approach to the incident, and five miles of congestion were reported. All traffic on the affected stretch was halted as emergency services responded to the crash.
The M6 southbound remains closed between J27 and J26, with drivers advised to expect significant disruption on the approach to the incident.
Live Coverage
This is a live blog, with updates to follow as the situation develops. Motorists in the area should anticipate continued delays while the incident is dealt with.
