All traffic is currently being held on the M6 southbound between junction 27 for Standish and junction 26 for the Orrell Interchange following a crash this morning (Wednesday, November 4).
Motorway cameras show queueing traffic building up to the incident, with long queues visible on the stretch of motorway.
Queues Building on the Motorway
Drivers are facing delays as traffic is stopped on the southbound carriageway. The incident is affecting the section between junctions 27 and 26.
National Highways imagery shows the extent of the queues forming on the motorway as a result of the closure.
Live Updates and Impact
The Manchester Evening News is following the situation with live traffic updates. The latest reports confirm that all traffic is being held while the incident is dealt with.
No details on the cause of the crash or expected reopening time have been provided at this stage.
