All traffic heading northbound on part of the M6 has been halted after a lorry reportedly fell from the side of Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington.
In a statement on social media site X, Cheshire Police said: “Please be aware that a number of lanes are closed on the M6 northbound Thelwall Viaduct between junction 20 and 21, due to a serious collision.
“The closures are expected to be in place for some time and motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.”
The latest update from Inrix says: “M6 Northbound closed, stationary traffic due to serious accident, a lorry involved from J20 M56 J9 (Lymm Interchange) to J21 A57 Manchester Road (Woolston).”
Normal traffic levels are not expected to resume until around 11pm, with lanes closed due to “significant barrier damage”.
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