LIVE: Long traffic delays on M6 following crash involving lorry and van - latest updates

There are long delays on the M6 heading southbound after a crash involving a lorry and a van. Two lanes were closed, followed by heavy queueing traffic from junction 25 at Bryn to junction 24 for the A58 Liverpool Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Congestion is stretching back to junction 27 for Standish, with traffic on the opposite side slow due to onlookers, according to traffic service Inrix. Travel time through the area is currently around 90 minutes.

Lanes one and two of three were closed. They have since re-opened but there are 90 minute delays and six miles of queues.

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Travel time is now down to 20 minutes through the roadworks area, according to Inrix.

All lanes are now open on the #M6 southbound between J25 (#Wigan) and J24 (#Ashton-In-Makerfield) following a collision. There are currently delays of 90 mins and approx. 6 miles of congestion. Please allow extra time for these delays to clear if travelling in the area. pic.twitter.com/b0yNXYv8nU

If you're heading on the M6 this morning, Highways officers are advising motorists to plan ahead.

Lanes 1 and 2 are closed on the #M6 southbound between J25 (#Wigan) and J24 (#Ashton-In-Makerfield) due to a collision. Traffic officers are en-route. There are currently delays of 50 mins and approx. 4 miles of congestion on approach to incident. pic.twitter.com/EIY6pbB6hA