Severe delays are affecting the M6 this morning following a crash involving multiple lorries. Emergency services have been called to the scene of the serious collision between junction 19 for Knutsford and junction 18 near Middlewich and Holmes Chapel.
Two lanes closed after collision
Motorway camera footage shows large queues building on the southbound carriageway. Travel service Inrix reports that two lanes are closed and traffic is slow due to the accident, which involves multiple lorries on the M6 Southbound from J19 A556 (Knutsford) to J18 A54 Middlewich Road (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel).
Lanes one and four are currently shut, with emergency services at the scene.
Ongoing disruption
Drivers are advised to expect significant delays in the area while the incident is dealt with. Further updates will follow as the situation develops.