THERE are long tailbacks on the M56 this morning after an accident at Junction 12 near Runcorn.
A HGV struck the barrier on the westbound carriageway this morning with motorists experiencing delays of more than an hour as a result.
There has been heavy congestion on the westbound carriageway – and also on the opposite carriageway as motorists slow down.
By 10.30am the recovery operation had been completed and the traffic was starting to move again.
Highways England tweeted: "Recovery is complete and all lanes have now reopened on the #M56 westbound between J12 and J14 following the earlier collision. Delays of half an hour remain but should now start to clear."
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