BREAKING: Traffic stopped on M6 as air ambulance called to 'serious incident' - latest updates

Traffic has been stopped on the M6 near Greater Manchester following a 'serious incident'. An air ambulance has been called out to the motorway near Warrington this morning (April 8).

It follows an incident on the southbound carriageway between junctions 22 at Winwick and 21A for the M62. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible.

A spokesperson for National Highways North West said: "Traffic is currently being HELD on the M6 southbound between J22 - J21A near Houghton Green due to a serious incident. Emergency services including an air ambulance are en-route.

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"Please take care on approach and consider alternative routes where possible." There is queueing traffic approaching the scene, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring system.

Further details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed. Emergency services have been approached for comment.

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One person has been rushed to hospital following the incident.

Regarding the #M6 J22-J21a one casualty has been taken to hospital for further treatment other emergency services are resuming. If you are in the traffic and out of your vehicle, please return to it ready for motorway to be reopened. pic.twitter.com/ZQNvSSmYbn

UPDATE - We are in the process of re-opening the road in both directions. Please return to your vehicles if you are within the closures. Thank you

The M6 remains closed following the incident.

The #M6 in Cheshire remains closed southbound between J22 and J21A near #HoughtonGreen due to an @NWmwayspolice led