Scores of motorists have been brought to a standstill on a major UK motorway this morning (April 9). Approximately two miles of the M6 is closed near Warrington following a “serious collision”.
Traffic appears to be gridlocked heading northbound between J20a and J21. According to National Highways: “The M6 in Cheshire is closed northbound between J21 Woolston Interchange (Warrington, Irlam A57) and J21a Croft Interchange (Liverpool, Southport M62 (M57); Manchester, Bolton, Leeds M62).
“This is following a serious incident within the Croft Interchange.
“North West Motorway Police Group and North West Ambulance Service are on scene. National Highways have Traffic Officers in attendance also, to assist with traffic management.”
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