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M6 Closed Both Ways Near Knutsford After Serious Car–Pedestrian Collision

Police scene work is expected to keep the stretch shut for several hours with diversions in place.

Overview

  • Cheshire Police, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene, and an air ambulance landed near junction 19.
  • The incident occurred shortly before 9:00 a.m. between junctions 19 (Tabley, Knutsford) and 20 (Lymm).
  • Northbound traffic is diverted via the A556 and M56 under a signed route using the solid square symbol.
  • The southbound carriageway is closed at junction 19 in an 'up and over' arrangement via the exit and entry slip roads.
  • Drivers are being told to avoid the area and expect significant delays, with National Highways warning of a protracted closure.