A FULL carriageway closure in still in place on the M6 after a serious crash this morning, Wednesday.
The accident happened shortly before 5am involving two cars. Paramedics were sent to the scene.
The northbound carriageway is closed between junction 21a for the Croft Interchange and junction 22 for Newton-le-Willows.
According to reports, traffic is heavy and stretches back to junction 21 for Woolston.
The #M6 northbound at #J21A (#CroftInterchange #M62) is in the process of being CLOSED due to a serious collision. Ambulance have just arrived
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) July 21, 2021
The closure is now in place and Traffic is being taken off onto the M62 Eastbound and Westbound.
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Clean-up work of debris and a fuel spillage and recovery work is currently underway.
Traffic can now join from the M62, however motorists seeking to access the M6 northbound are still being diverted.
This diversion is via Winwick using the M62 westbound and A49 link road, following the hollow diamond symbol.
Highways England and North West Motorway Police said: “Please allow extra time for your journey and thank you for your understanding and patience.”
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