Motorists encountered significant delays on the M6 highway this evening due to a collision involving multiple vehicles. National Highways reported that the motorway was closed because of a “multi-vehicle crash,” prompting authorities to advise people to steer clear of the area. The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed their involvement in extracting one person from a vehicle at the scene.
Diversions were established, causing traffic congestion near Warrington, Cheshire. Although the police have not yet released a statement regarding the incident, efforts to gather more information are ongoing.
While the motorway has since reopened, National Highways cautioned drivers to anticipate delays of approximately 10 minutes. They also confirmed a two-mile congestion on the northbound lanes of the M6. Despite the reopening of the M6 after the collision, delays persist.
Emergency crews are still present at the site, and the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted advising people to avoid the area. They dispatched three fire engines to the location, including units from Lymm, Birchwood, and Knutsford.
The collision occurred between junctions 21 and 21A near Warrington, Cheshire. The fire service mentioned that they had to extract one person from a vehicle and that other emergency services were present to assist casualties.
The closure of the motorway resulted in significant congestion, with traffic backed up to junction 20A. A diversion route has been established following the crash, with road users instructed to follow designated diversion signs.
National Highways provided an update, stating that the northbound section of the M6 near Warrington had been closed due to the collision. They reported that police, fire, ambulance, and highway resources were dispatched to the scene, causing delays and prompting the implementation of diversion routes.
Inrix, a live traffic service, indicated that the northbound carriageway remains blocked following the evening collision. Emergency services are still on-site, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
Drivers experienced significant delays on the M6 due to a multi-vehicle collision, leading to traffic congestion in the area according to National Highways.