Overview
- The collision occurred shortly before 9am on Sunday on the northbound carriageway near junction 19.
- The motorway is closed northbound between junctions 19 and 20, with both directions shut at junction 19 for traffic management.
- Cheshire Police, the North West Ambulance Service and National Highways officers attended, and the North West Air Ambulance landed beside the junction 19 roundabout.
- Traffic is being diverted via the signed A556 to the M56 westbound to rejoin at junction 9, while southbound vehicles use an up-and-over at junction 19.
- National Highways reports delays of more than 45 minutes and advises drivers to avoid the area, allow extra time or reroute.