Motorists encountered significant traffic delays on the M6 this evening due to a collision involving multiple vehicles. National Highways announced the closure of the motorway following a “multi-vehicle incident,” urging people to steer clear of the area. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed their involvement in rescuing one individual trapped in a vehicle.
Diversions were established, leading to congestion near Warrington, Cheshire. Authorities have not released an official statement regarding the crash yet. Despite the motorway reopening, National Highways cautioned drivers to anticipate delays of approximately 10 minutes, with about two miles of congestion on the northbound M6 lanes.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service advised the public to avoid the area as emergency crews remained on the scene. The service disclosed that three fire engines, including units from Lymm, Birchwood, and Knutsford, responded to the collision between junctions 21 and 21A near Warrington. Firefighters were required to extricate a trapped individual from a vehicle.
Traffic backed up to junction 20A as emergency services continued their operations. An official diversion route was implemented following the incident. National Highways reported the closure of the northbound carriageway, causing ongoing congestion in the vicinity. Emergency services were addressing the aftermath of the “multi-vehicle collision.”
According to Inrix live traffic updates, the northbound carriageway was impassable due to the multi-vehicle accident from Woolston to Croft Interchange. Emergency services were still present at the site, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. The M6 experienced substantial delays as a result of the multi-vehicle collision.