Heavy traffic on M6 southbound following rush hour crash

There is heavy traffic on the M6 southbound this morning following a crash during rush hour <i>(Image: National Highways)</i>
There is heavy traffic on the M6 southbound this morning following a crash during rush hour (Image: National Highways)
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THERE is heavy traffic and delays on the M6 near Newton-le-Willows following rush hour crash.

The collision occurred on the southbound carriageway between junction 22, Newton-le-Willows, and junction 21A, Croft Interchange.

All traffic was stopped at around 7.15am, but all lanes have now reopened.

Traffic is heavy in the area as queues build back from the scene towards junction 24, Ashton In Makerfield.

There are delays of around 35 minutes.

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