Motorists are facing heavy delays on the M6 after a collision in Cheshire.
Police have closed three lanes of the northbound carriageway near junction 21 for Warrington.
Drivers travelling from Knutsford towards Wigan can expect delays of 30 minutes, according to Highways England.
The congestion is expected to clear between 4.15pm and 4.30pm.
North West Motorway Police tweeted shortly before 1.30pm: “M6 nb at J21 one lane running, dealing with RTC, Police and Highways dealing, possibility Helimed will be needed avoid the area if possible.”
Severe delays
There is still severe delays and queuing traffic due to an earlier accident on the M6 northbound between Junction 20 ( Lymm Interchange) and J21 (Woolston). Traffic news provider Inrix is reporting congestion on the M6 to Junction 19 (Knutsford).
Queuing traffic ‘due to people slowing to look at accident’
Traffic news provider Inrix is reporting queuing traffic on the M6 southbound between junctions 22 and 21 due to people slowing to look at accident.
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Emergency services at the scene
There are currently long delays back to J19, according to Highways England.
Emergency services are at scene.
Traffic camera M6Drivers warned to avoid area
There is currently just one lane open.
North West motorway police have reported that an air ambulance may be needed and drivers are being advised to avoid the area if possible.
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