THERE are delays and queueing traffic following a multi-vehicle crash on the the M53 Southbound from junction nine (Ellesmere Port) to junction 10 (Cheshire Oaks) this morning.

The collision had been reported in the roadworks area on the southbound carriageway between Junctions 9 and 10.

National Highways are tweeting that the incident is now clear, but delays of 30 minutes are expected.